ERISA

We all give plenty of thought to our paycheck, but what about other work related benefits? There comes a time, for everyone, when we depend on receiving those other benefits offered by an employer. Receipt of work benefits, like retirement, health and disability insurance, are all controlled by a law you may have never heard of: ERISA. That law severely limits your rights. No jury trial, no right to sue for bad faith in failing to pay benefits. Therefore, when you are most in need of your hard earned benefits, often those who owe them to you do not have a strong incentive to provide them.

Your work related benefits are not a gift. They are part of your compensation. You have earned them. And, you expect to receive them when due. In reality, you may need some help in getting them. Your desire to receive what you worked for, coupled with sound legal advice, and, if needed, legal representation, may be what is required.

Perhaps you have made a claim for your benefits. Your claim was denied, and now you are anxious to preserve your right to receive benefits by filing an appeal. Yet, the materials you rely on to prepare your appeal are just not as clear as they might be about the importance of making sure the record you submit is complete. Making the right decisions at this critical juncture is necessary. Failure to proceed properly during the administrative process can haunt you when it later comes to enforcing your legal rights in a court. In short, great care is required during the entire claim process. Be certain that your rights are protected, and that you have done nothing to jeopardize your earned benefits. It may just be worth speaking to a capable professional.

We understand that although ERISA provides some obstacles to recovering those benefits you are owed, they can be overcome.

Please contact us if you are concerned about your:

• Pension And Retirement Benefits.
• Disability Benefits.
• Proper Payment Of Your Health Insurance Claims.
• Rights Under The Family Medical Leave Act.
• Wage And Overtime Claims, Including Under The FLSA.
• Work Place Harassment And Hostile Work Environment.

If you have any such concerns, Perhaps we can help.