Category: ERISA

An appeal in California that revolves around a “church plan” lawsuit has been denied by a federal judge, who did not find sufficient grounds for it to carry. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act has direct stipulations for what can and what cannot be considered a “church plan.” When a health care provider offered one […]

While many people don’t enjoy working, there is nothing worse than the thought of being injured and unable to report to their place of employment. Being injured and unable to work can lead to a variety of issues, including lost income. This is particularly true if the injury did not occur while working. Our California […]

Even though you may not be a human resources or benefits expert, as a small business owner it is important to learn as much as possible about group disability insurance. This is a benefit that has a lot to offer employees, as well as the well being of the company as a whole. From our […]

From one side of the country to the next, long-term disability lawsuits are common. Many people find that they have insurance, but their provider does not want to pay them the benefits. Along with this, there are lawsuits associated with injuries that could have led to a disability. Our California readers, especially those who have […]

It goes without saying that nobody wants to find him or herself disabled and dealing with the subsequent physical and emotional results. However, there are millions of people from one side of the country to the next who are in this position. While some are able to receive federal disability benefits or those through a […]

From one side of the country to the other and everywhere in between, millions of people are well aware of the importance of carrying the appropriate amount of long-term disability insurance. While some purchase this coverage on their own, others receive a policy through their employer. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a long-term disability […]

When it comes to group disability insurance, many people are excited to find that this is a benefit offered by their employer. While this is something they hope they never have to use, it is a good policy to have because you never know what the future holds. Although our California readers may not pay […]

When it comes to disability insurance, there are lots of rumors and misunderstandings that people have. From how to file a claim to what type of policy is best to the tricks insurance companies use to wrongfully deny claims, it can be difficult to determine the importance of this type of insurance. Furthermore, it can […]

Life insurance and annuity giant ING reached a settlement with the labor department for $5.2 million. That money will go toward compensation for the retirement plan clients of ING due to the company’s failure to process transactions in a timely manner. The company retained gains on investments, instead of handling transactions that would have allowed […]

Because of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) employees who suffer a significant injury or illness have the right to request short term disability from work in order to secure their job in the future. However, the FMLA and other disability policies are not always clear to employees, and that confusion can lead to problems. […]