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Annual Report on Legal Assistance Agreements
Recent Bills/Annual Report on Legal Assistance Agreements

Annual Report on Legal Assistance Agreements

IntroducedApril 17, 2025
In House7 months ago
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Waiting for a House floor vote.
It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Labor and EmploymentCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightEmployee benefits and pensions
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Why This Matters

The Balance the Scales Act requires the government to provide annual reports on legal assistance agreements, ensuring transparency and accountability. This helps protect employers and plan sponsors from unexpected legal actions.

If you work for a company with employee benefits, your employer will be informed about any legal assistance agreements involving you.
Who this affects
employees seeking legal assistance · employers involved in employee benefit plans
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill requires the government to report on legal assistance agreements each year.
  2. 2It mandates that the Secretary of Labor inform affected employers before providing legal help.
  3. 3The report must include details about the assistance provided and communications made.
  4. 4It aims to ensure transparency in how legal assistance is given to individuals.
  5. 5The bill promotes accountability in employee benefit plan management.
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IntroducedApr 17, 2025
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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

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The President

Donald Trump
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