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Please Note: The Peace Law Firm is licensed to practice only in North Carolina and South Carolina. If you suffer from an injury or illness that keeps you from working for a while, you may be eligible for short-term disability in South Carolina. Short- and long-term disability benefits work similarly to workers’ compensation benefits, but […]

ERISA-overview

Employers often offer group life insurance benefits to employees, allowing workers to purchase life insurance coverage at a discount. In most cases, the life insurance company pays benefits to the beneficiary named in the life insurance policy without issue. However, insurance companies are always looking to keep money in their own pockets and frequently deny […]

erisa complaint

Have your ERISA benefits been denied or underpaid? Contact Erisa attorney John Peace to schedule a free, fully confidential review of your case: (864) 485-6970 An ERISA claim refers to a legal action taken under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974. This law protects employees' rights to their benefits, such as retirement […]

Erisa vs Non-Erisa

Please Note: The Peace Law Firm is licensed to practice only in North Carolina and South Carolina. We’re not afraid of employers or insurance companies, and we can help you get the compensation you deserve. Finally, we handle all cases on a contingency basis. Even if you’re not sure whether you should file an ERISA […]

Who Can Be a Beneficiary on an ERISA Plan

When people set up retirement accounts, they sometimes forget to designate a beneficiary. Or perhaps they named a beneficiary, but their relationship with that person changed. A beneficiary will receive the benefits of your plan upon your death. The last thing you want is your hard-earned money to go to someone who is no longer […]

erisa severance plan

Many employees understand that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) protects their rights and assets regarding employer-provided group health or retirement plans. However, many may not realize ERISA’s regulations can extend to severance agreements. If you’ve been dismissed and are expecting separation pay or benefits, your employer may be required to follow specific rules […]

ERISA Plan Document Requirements

Understanding the terms and limitations of an employer’s benefit plans is crucial for employees to make informed decisions about their health and financial well-being. That’s why a federal law known as ERISA requires employers to provide plan participants with detailed information about their group benefits plans. Employers failing to follow ERISA’s regulations can face legal […]

Guide On ERISA Compliance

Administering group benefits plans is one of an employer’s most important responsibilities. To ensure employers fulfill their duty to employees, the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) upholds a set of standards businesses must follow when managing retirement and other qualifying benefits plans. Employers who fail to comply with these regulations can face legal […]

Peace Law Firm is proud to announce the winner of our 2024 Disability Rights Advocacy Scholarship, Clarissa Siebern. This $1,500 scholarship, which is open to both undergraduate and graduate students attending the spring/fall 2024 semester, aims to support individuals who are committed to advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities. The scholarship funds, which […]

ERISA Regulations in South Carolina

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) regulates health and retirement plans offered by private employers and enables policyholders to collect wrongfully denied benefits. ERISA regulations apply nationwide, but many fail to exercise their rights because of their complexity. At the Peace Law Firm, we focus on ERISA, allowing us to guide our […]