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Common ERISA violations

On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Jan 18, 2021 | Blog, ERISA

New Jersey and every other state in the union must adhere to ERISA law. ERISA is a system that seek to protect employees from private employers who offer their employees certain plans such as profit-sharing and health care plans, to name a few. Private employers must...

IRAs, disabilities and workers

On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Jan 14, 2021 | ERISA

Several different instruments are available for retirement savings. Many New Jersey residents have a 401(k) or 403(b) through their employers. Recently, the idea of automatic IRAs has been gaining ground. They provide important advantages for small employers. They're...

How to file an ERISA appeal in New Jersey

On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Dec 11, 2020 | ERISA

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) establishes certain standards for health insurance plans purchased through your employer. These standards include the claim and appeal process, as well as the information that your insurance company is required to...

Do fiduciaries have total control over an ERISA plan?

On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Dec 7, 2020 | Blog, ERISA

Retirement plan fiduciaries do, indeed, have major control over most accounts they manage for particular employers with respect to employee retirement funds. Employees are often also bound by income tax laws for some accounts, such as a 401(k) retirement savings...

Protection under ERISA for participants of benefits plans

On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Oct 23, 2020 | Blog, ERISA

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...

There are signs your 401k may be being tampered with

On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog, ERISA

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...

Workers file ERISA lawsuit against AT&T

On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog, ERISA

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...

Two large corporations face lawsuits with ERISA a factor

On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Sep 9, 2020 | ERISA

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...

Rights on appeal for non-ERISA and ERISA disability claims

On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Sep 9, 2020 | ERISA

People in New Jersey who have private or employer-sponsored temporary or long-term disability insurance may have an important financial safety net if they suffer disabling injuries or illnesses that prevent them from returning to their jobs temporarily or permanently....

Value of ERISA benefits open to legal challenges

On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Sep 9, 2020 | ERISA

The Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, more popularly known as ERISA, protects the retirement incomes of individuals in New Jersey and throughout the country. When disputes arise over ERISA benefits, an "actuarial equivalence" challenge might arise....

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