When employees cannot work due to non-work-related injuries, illness, or pregnancy-related complications, South Carolina short-term disability benefits can provide financial assistance. A short-term disability is defined as an illness or procedure that temporarily necessitates time off of work. Generally, an employer provides short-term disability benefits as part of their employee benefits package. It is also […]
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 ERISA is the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. ERISA regulates many employer-sponsored benefit plans such as retirement, health insurance, and long-term disability insurance. ERISA protects employees by: When […]
Wondering if you can sue for ERISA violations? Contact John Peace at the Peace Law Firm today: 864-298-0500 The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or ERISA, is a federal labor law that is specially designed to protect employees who receive a pension plan or an insurance plan from their employer. ERISA requires employers […]
In 1974, Congress passed The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to establish protections for private-sector employees who had health insurance or pension plans with their employer. Under ERISA, a wrongful denial of benefits can be appealed. In other words, you can take your employer to federal court if their actions resulted in an ERISA-related […]
Aside from wages and earnings in general, retirement benefits represent a sizable portion of one’s compensation. After all, these benefits are designed to allow us to retire one day while still bringing in enough money to live—ideally, to live comfortably. Key Takeaways Court Discretion on Attorney Fees: ERISA regulations give federal judges authority to award […]
You work hard for job benefits. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) helps ensure that your employer and benefit plan administrators work hard to protect your benefits when you need them most. What plans are subject to ERISA? Many retirement, healthcare, and insurance plans for non-church and non-government employees. At the Peace […]
Each new year brings opportunities for change to many parts of life—especially when it comes to your financial future—and 2025 is no exception. In this coming year, several new rules and updates in federal law will bring significant changes to 401(k)s, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and other retirement plans. In this blog post, we’ll give […]
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 […]
Americans paid $2,194,625 for personal health care in 2010. In that same year, private health insurance companies spent $849 billion and recovered an estimated $1.7 billion to $2.5 billion through subrogation. If you have filed a lawsuit against someone who injured you, and you received health benefits from a private employer, your health insurance company […]
If you and your family get health, dental, or vision care through employer-provided insurance, it’s important to understand your rights under the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). ERISA safeguards the group benefits that millions of American employees and their families depend on for healthcare, retirement savings, and insurance. However, few employees fully understand what […]