Topics In-Depth

Find focused information on timely topics such as financial literacy, new pension laws, health care reform and Canadian legislation. Access resources about and for multiemployer plans, including the Trustee Resource Center.

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Members Only Trustee Resource Center  – 

Welcome to the world of multiemployer plans and ERISA. Find the info you need as a new trustee, regarding your fiduciary duty and responsibilities.
Members Only Canadian Legislative Scorecard  – A listing of selected proposed legislation of interest to members of the employee benefits industry.
Financial Literacy Resources  – 

Free informational Web resources
Form T-1  – Summary of Final Regulations
Health Care Reform Discussion  – The International Foundation has been monitoring the emerging platforms and proposals. This section will be updated periodically to reflect major initiatives. Here’s a look at today’s influential voices.
Multiemployer Benefit Plans–Q&A  – 

An informational resource that describes multiemployer plans and explains their structure and use.

Pension Protection Act  – How Will the Legislation Affect You? How does the proposed pension legislation impact multiemployer plans? Listen to a brief excerpt of “Pension Reform Bill—What’s in it for Us?” from the recent Washington Legislative Update.
President-Elect Barack Obama’s Workplace Policy Agenda  – 

A look at President-Elect Obama’s workplace proposals