Social Security helps to provide income stability for those who are disabled and can no longer work as well as qualifying retirees. Many New Jersey residents find themselves unable to work due to physical or mental disabilities that make them eligible for disability...
New Jersey residents who are employed by the federal government in the executive, judicial or legislative branches are covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to providing retirement benefits, FERS also offers disability benefits for those...
While employers are not required to offer benefits to their workers, many employees in New Jersey receive health insurance and other perks through their jobs. Benefits plans that are offered by private employers are covered by the requirements of the Employee...
New Jersey residents know that their 401k plans will help them live comfortably after they retire. They pay into their plans every year to make sure that when they retire, they have the money that they need to continue to live comfortably. They have every right to...
Employer-sponsored pension plans in New Jersey and around the country must meet standards laid down by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. When these standards are not met, employees may file lawsuits against their employers in federal court. One such lawsuit...
New Jersey residents who receive Social Security Disability Insurance or veterans disability benefits will see a cost-of-living increase in 2021, according to a national benefits selection services company. The increase will occur in January. SSDI annual...
A case against Huntington Ingalls Industries relating to ERISA has been allowed to proceed to trial. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or ERISA, requires employers to meet certain standards when offering pension plans to their employees. According to a...
While many employers in New Jersey offer disability insurance, some people might want to buy private insurance to supplement their income in the event that they can't work for long periods of time. Otherwise, they might not be able to pay for their health care and...
Filing for disability claims in New Jersey seems like a process requiring little more than following detailed steps. Filing out necessary forms combined with providing evidence seems simple. That said, someone decides on applications. Denials are possible, although an...
New Jersey workers often rely on their pensions and disability insurance as safety nets for the future. ERISA is a fundamental part of protecting workers from employer wrongdoing in these areas. Still, companies are often accused of misdeeds by violating regulations...
