Short-term disability insurance is a type of insurance that provides financial protection to individuals who are unable to work due to a temporary disability. In New Jersey, short-term disability insurance typically covers disabilities that last for a few weeks or...
When an employee files a lawsuit against their employer in New Jersey for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), one of the key elements of the case is whether or not the new evidence presented is enough to allow the court to overturn the...
In New Jersey and around the country, many employers chose to develop health care plans for their employees that are governed by ERISA (the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974). Because these programs often do not operate exactly like a private health...
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was passed to protect retirement savings for New Jersey and the nation's employees. The act illustrates guidelines for employers' management and distribution of retirement funds. ERISA covers most employee retirement...
Disability benefits can be one of the most important benefit categories that a New Jersey employee receives. They pay workers who are unable to earn income otherwise and can allow them to stay on top of bills and remain in their homes. These benefits are governed by a...
Every participating employer has to meet certain obligations under ERISA laws. The purpose is to protect the rights of employees who enroll in employee benefits plans to make sure they are fully compensated. New Jersey employers that provide group health plans have to...
ERISA is a federal law that regulates employee benefit plans. If you have been denied benefits under an ERISA-covered plan in New Jersey, here are some of your options. ERISA in New Jersey ERISA is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. This law...
Residents of New Jersey might want to learn more about ERISA long-term disability and the reasons that CIGNA claims are often denied. There are several reasons why this might happen, and you do not want to be caught with a surprise. What is ERISA? The Employment...
Are you currently filing for disability in New Jersey? If so, the Second Court has limited the scope of disability benefits in a ruling that may affect you. The court further ruled that this does not make for any kind of violation of rights under ERISA. While...
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or ERISA, sets the rules for how companies and employers should design retirement and health plans. The overall purpose is to protect every employee who needs to receive fair and accurate insurance benefits. There...
