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                                                Employee Benefits

                                                When employers need assistance in interpreting the complex laws and rules that apply to employee benefits, or when disputes arise between employers and employees, the guidance of a qualified attorney who is experienced in employment law and employee benefits can help the parties involved achieve their objectives or reach a fair resolution of their differences.

                                                What is ERISA?

                                                The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or ERISA, was enacted by the federal government to set standards for voluntary pension and health plans offered by private industry. Its aim is the protection of employees enrolled in the plans.

                                                ERISA imposes many requirements on employers, including provision of information about plan funding and features. A number of amendments have been added: COBRA, HIPAA, Newborns’ and Mothers’ Health Protection Act, Mental Health Parity Act, and the Womens’ Health & Cancer Rights Act.

                                                Complete information on ERISA is available from the U.S. Department of Labor at www.dol.gov.

                                                Source: U.S. Department of Labor

                                                Whether you’re an employer with questions about your benefits programming or an employee who needs an advocate, New York employment law attorneys at the Law Offices of Ira S. Newman can asisst you. Because our firm has experience in representing individual workers and employers, alike, we can offer a fully rounded perspective on the issues related to benefits questions.

                                                The Law Offices of Ira S. Newman represent clients throughout the New York City and Long Island area, including Queens, the Bronx, and Nassau and Suffolk counties.

                                                For employers seeking knowledgeable legal professionals who can provide representation and accurate guidance related to ERISA requirements, our employee benefits lawyers can help with such matters as:

                                                ● Pensions
                                                ● Health plans
                                                ● HIPAA
                                                ● COBRA
                                                ● Severance
                                                ● Fiduciary responsibilities
                                                ● 401(k) plans
                                                ● Compliance

                                                When your company faces an IRS or Department of Labor audit, our attorneys have experience you can rely on. We are also capable litigators, able to represent you when employees claim that benefits have been wrongfully denied or that fiduciary duty has been breached.

                                                If you are an employee with concerns that you have been wrongfully denied benefits or that the benefits programs your employer provides are not being handled as they should, the New York employee benefits lawyers at the Law Offices of Ira S. Newman can explain your rights and we can explain your employer’s legal responsibilities. We’ll assess your situation and determine if you have a claim, then follow through with the actions required to pursue that claim and protect your rights.

                                                At the Law Offices of Ira S. Newman, New York employee benefits attorneys understand the complex issues related to ERISA and other employee benefits matters. We know how confusing the rules can be when it comes to benefit plans and their administration. If you’re an employer, these are matters that can have a profound effect on the financial well-being of your company. If you’re an employee, retirement, health care, and other benefits are vital to your financial, physical and emotional welfare. With so much at stake, you want to know that your choice of an employee benefits attorney ensures you of an accomplished professional with proven skills. You also want a lawyer who will keep you informed and give your case the personal attention it deserves. The dedicated New York employee benefits attorneys at the Law Offices of Ira S. Newman are your strongest choice for excellence in legal service. Contact our firm online or call our offices today to schedule a consultation.

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