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What benefits do I get n he get, if my mom put me as 100% beneficiary with her job paper work do I get retirement benefits too.

Doris's answer | Answered on March 01, 2016

A defined benefit plan may have a Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), which affects benefit accrual in a defined benefit plan. A spouse of a...

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Am I as his spouse and still living in our home entitled to part of his pension? We have been married for 41 yrs

Doris's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

Spouses are not entitled to a portion of the government employee pension while still married to a living government employee. I suggest you...

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Can your employer cancel or change your insurance without your knowledge while you're on short term disability ?

Doris's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

If an employee is on FMLA leave, which may coincide with a STD period for the maximum of 12 weeks allowed for FMLA protection, the employer must...

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They knew or should have known with his application (in August) that he didn't meet their suitability screen. Discrimination?

Doris's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

PA law prohibits employers from refusing to hire an applicant because of a criminal record unless the criminal activity affects suitability for the...

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What are my options?

Doris's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

I urge you to consult an attorney to explore strategies to preserve your job as well as assess evidence of possible age discrimination, negligent...

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Was my employer allowed to fire me for this? What can I do to take action?

Doris's answer | Answered on February 08, 2016

If your employer learned of your guilty plea through a third party, rather than from you directly or from the court records, you should consult a...

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Is it legal for them to classify a free item as "earnings"? What recourse do I have ?

Doris's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

I suggest that you contact a tax attorney or accountant.

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Is is legal for an employer to require an employee to carry a health insurance policy as a condition of employment in PA?

Doris's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

The Affordable Care Act requires everyone to have health insurance. Small employers with fewer than 50 employees are not required to provide...

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Can I request a 2nd extension based on the claim file not being complete?? (appeal for long term disability)

Doris's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

Document every possible effort to submit evidence to support the plan appeal. Keep copies of all medical and vocational evidence submitted. ...

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What are the options to be treated equally in the workplace.

Doris's answer | Answered on January 18, 2016

Consider the possibility that the "slower" employee requires an accommodation for a disability. Not all disabilities are obvious. One of my...

Doris Jane Dabrowski's Answers (158)

What benefits do I get n he get, if my mom put me as 100% beneficiary with her job paper work do I get retirement benefits too.

Am I as his spouse and still living in our home entitled to part of his pension? We have been married for 41 yrs

Can your employer cancel or change your insurance without your knowledge while you're on short term disability ?

They knew or should have known with his application (in August) that he didn't meet their suitability screen. Discrimination?

What are my options?

Was my employer allowed to fire me for this? What can I do to take action?

Is it legal for them to classify a free item as "earnings"? What recourse do I have ?

Is is legal for an employer to require an employee to carry a health insurance policy as a condition of employment in PA?

Can I request a 2nd extension based on the claim file not being complete?? (appeal for long term disability)

What are the options to be treated equally in the workplace.