The ESOP Association
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Jan. 16
Notice provides 75 Days for Public Comment and Stakeholder Input Before Final Rule Can Be Published
Dec. 20
“A truly outstanding record of support for our businesses.”
Washington, D.C. – The ESOP Association, the leading organization representing businesses with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and the 14 million Americans with an interest in an ESOP, is today announcing a major six-figure campaign in support of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Labor.
Washington, D.C. – The ESOP Association, the leading organization representing businesses with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and the 14 million Americans with an interest in an ESOP, is today announcing a major six-figure campaign in support of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Labor.
Sep. 19
Mutual membership benefits will be extended across borders
New Canadian Employee Ownership Trusts to be featured in full program track at Employee Owned 2024 in Las Vegas this November
New Canadian Employee Ownership Trusts to be featured in full program track at Employee Owned 2024 in Las Vegas this November
Sep. 02
Washington, D.C. – “Today, with great pleasure, I am signing into law a landmark measure that may finally give the American worker solid protection in his pension plan.” With these words on September 2, 1974, President Gerald R. Ford signed the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) into law.
Jul. 25
Senior Biden Administration Officials, Key Stakeholders Meet to Discuss Growing Worker-Owned Businesses and Promoting Worker Ownership Transitions
Washington, D.C. – Jim Bonham, President and CEO of The ESOP Association, today was a featured speaker and panelist at a convening on worker-owned businesses hosted by the White House National Economic Council.
Washington, D.C. – Jim Bonham, President and CEO of The ESOP Association, today was a featured speaker and panelist at a convening on worker-owned businesses hosted by the White House National Economic Council.
Jul. 11
Urges Court to Consider Bowers + Kubota’s Appeal to Award Attorneys’ Fees After Company Was Vindicated in Overzealous, “Shoddy” Prosecution by Dept. of Labor
Washington, DC – The ESOP Association has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of the United States, asking the Court to grant a writ of certiorari and consider Bowers + Kubota Consulting, Inc., et al. v. Julie A. Su, Acting Secretary of Labor.
Washington, DC – The ESOP Association has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of the United States, asking the Court to grant a writ of certiorari and consider Bowers + Kubota Consulting, Inc., et al. v. Julie A. Su, Acting Secretary of Labor.
Feb. 22
Framework Provided to Dept. of Labor, Congress, and White House as a Model for Fair, Transparent Regulation to Grow ESOPs While Safeguarding Employee Interests
Model Regulation is Work Product of Effort by Leading ESOP Experts and Vetted by Key Stakeholders Across Valuation, Legal, Finance, and Trustee Disciplines
Model Regulation is Work Product of Effort by Leading ESOP Experts and Vetted by Key Stakeholders Across Valuation, Legal, Finance, and Trustee Disciplines
May. 16
Employee Equity Investment Act Would Expand Employee Ownership by Increasing Critical Access to Capital for ESOPs
Washington, D.C. – The ESOP Association today praised the introduction of the bipartisan Employee Equity Investment Act (EEIA) in the House and Senate.
The legislation aims to grow employee ownership in the U.S. by helping to dramatically improve the way new ESOPs are financed by providing much-needed access to capital, which has long been an impediment to new ESOP formation.
Washington, D.C. – The ESOP Association today praised the introduction of the bipartisan Employee Equity Investment Act (EEIA) in the House and Senate.
The legislation aims to grow employee ownership in the U.S. by helping to dramatically improve the way new ESOPs are financed by providing much-needed access to capital, which has long been an impediment to new ESOP formation.
Dec. 20
Congressional negotiators early this morning released the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 which includes numerous top priority provisions sought by The ESOP Association on behalf of its membership.
Dec. 14
The ESOP Association released the following statement on the unexpected passing of Will Raap, a visionary leader in employee ownership, organic gardening, and locally sourced and sustainable food.