Employee Retirement Income Security Act

Synonyms

ERISA

PL 93-406

PL93-406

Public Law 93 406

Public Law 93-406

United States Employee Retirement Income Security Act

A 1974 Federal act which preempts states' rights with regard to workers' pension benefits and employee benefits. It does not affect the benefits and rights of employees whose employer is self-insured. (From Slee & Slee, Health Care Reform Terms, 1993)