I have been RIF'd by my school system. I am 63 years old and woould be eligible for retirement in 2013.

Your question is a little confusing - are you referring to Social Security early retirement when you say "retire and still go for disability" or...

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Holidays for co-op employees

Sorry, but I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't be legal. I can't speak to Michigan law specifically, but as for federal law, and most...

In the State of IL. can a employer take your earn sick days and vacation away under the FMLA Act?

I can't speak to Illinois law specifically, but in most places, employers are allowed to make you use any accumulated sick leave and/or vacation...

I live in Connecticut. My office and territory ( Sales) is located in NYC. I am currently out on short term disability ( illness

Your company's short-term disability plan probably does not provide any sort of job protection while you're on short-term disability leave. Most...

Cobra Insurance

The problem with COBRA is that it only gives you the right to continue participation in your own company's employee benefit plan - it doesn't...

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I have been on medical leave since april 1st due to depression/stress from several deaths in my family.

I have never heard of an employer doing that, and I don't think they would be allowed to do that. While you're on medical leave (whether it's a...

Filing a disability claim

There are two main types of disability benefits available from Social Security. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental...

I need help with LTD

No, they can't garnish your social security check. What they CAN do is they can "garnish" your LTD check, withholding as much of it as they like...

How can I find a lawyer to help me file an Appeal with The Hartford for a personal disability claim?

You certainly did move to a small island! I lived in Hawaii for three years, and my wife did for six, and I don't think either of us ever made it...

How can the LTD insurance company tell you to send them the "lump sum" back pay that is your child's SS benefits?

Most LTD policies contain a provision that says they will "offset" any amounts that the disabled person, or the disabled person's family, receives...

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