ERISA Violations

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act is meant to provide an important legal framework for private sector pensions in addition to establishing employee benefit regulations. This law has far-reaching consequences, as it directly affects taxation on employee benefits. However, some employers may break this law in the way they deal with their employees’ benefits.

To discuss your legal options if you have not be treated properly or fairly by an employer in regards to your pension plan, contact the Houston employment lawyers of the Ross Law Group today at 713-482-6910.

Civil and Criminal Penalties for Breaking ERISA Regulations

A company may not follow the rules set up by the federal government through the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. This can negatively affect an employee’s ability to collect money on their pension or an employee’s input into that pension.

The following problems may occur when an employer violates the standards established by ERISA:

• Failing to provide pensions for the benefit of employees
• Unfairly fining or penalizing an employee when using their pension
• Improperly evaluating benefits
• Interfering with an employee’s benefits through illegal coercion
• Illegal discrimination in pension plans

These violations can have a negative impact an employee’s financial stability after they retire and even affect their finances while they contribute to a retirement plan.

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If you have been mistreated in terms of employee benefits and pension opportunities, we may be able to help you with your legal options. For more information, contact the Houston labor attorneys of the Ross Law Group today by calling 713-482-6910.