If an employee welfare benefit plan is not clearly and exactly excluded from ERISA, any state law "relating to" the plan is preempted. Section 503 of ERISA requires plans to set up procedures to provide a full and fair review of denied benefit claims.No. ERISA and workers' compensation are actually very distinct. Commonly Used Forms available for printing and mailing to the Workers' Compensation Board. Understanding-and-Resolving-ERISA-Handout. To utilize the full functionality of a fillable PDF file, you must download the form, and fill in the form fields. ERISA is a federal law that supersedes state laws. Workers' compensation coverage is a mandatory requirement for most employers. It governs how employers must handle all employee's benefits, from the front line worker all the way up to the CEO. ERISA Law Resources. Learn about long- and short-term disability, life insurance, pension benefits, and more.