Is it illegal for an employer to ask an employee (age 62) when she plans to retire and to move/terminate her?

ERISA, a federal, prohibits terminating someone so as to avoid paying benefits, if the benefit plan is governed by this law. However, plans are not...

Unemployment and disability insurance question

This question needs more detail. If you provide more specifics on a particular situation or scenario you can get a better answer. For example, if...

Disqualifying preexisting condition for long term disability?? ADA violation or something?

It is doubtful the ADA would be applicable here. What is more important is the terms of the disability policy in question. You need to have an...

Do I have to pay taxes on a long term disability settlement?

Usually it depends on whether you paid the premiums with pre- or post-tax dollars. If the premiums were taken out of your paycheck before taxes,...

Am I entitled to short disability(maternity leave) from my fulltime job if I own an LLC on the side?

It depends on the terms of the contract. Is this policy provided through your employer? If so then the terms probably would allow you to collect if...

I am wanting to apply for disability

With respect to an application for disability benefits to be paid by an insurance company, you could do so in theory. In reality, however, once...

I am applying for benefits with my private disability insurance provider UNUM. Do I need a lawyer?

Absolutely. First, disabuse yourself of any notions that your insurance company is interested in helping you. They are not. They spend their time...

Unless you are guaranteed your job, typically by contract, on an at-will state your company can terminate you. That you are on disability...

How do i fight Standard ins for my long term disability?

This question needs some clarity. It is very important to make clear whether your plan is governed by ERISA. Another possible issue might be your...

Who best to go over appealing a disability claim?

Since you have stated that it was a private insurer through your company, the policy is probably governed by a federal law known as ERISA. Towards...

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