ERISA is a federal law that implements standards for certain employer-sponsored retirement and health plans. The annual report of employee welfare and pension plans may be filed with the Department of Labor (DOL) in compliance with Section 103 of ERISA.An employer should provide several documents, depending on the type of retirement plan and when the employee meets the eligibility requirements. It instills confidence in the retirement and health benefit system, providing crucial protections for plan participants and beneficiaries alike. Administrative Committee. SECURE Act 2.0 rules around retirement savings and retirement plan distributions will change over the course of the next few years.