Month: July 2022
The Edge Series: What Does “Actively at Work” Mean?
The lawyers in our firm are focused on helping people with disability policies and ERISA claims. We want to give you the edge in understanding your policy. Today, we want to help you understand what the term “actively at work”
Can You File for Hostile Work Environment Based on Disability?
Many employees experience a hostile work environment after suffering a disability. This may be due to other employees who are concerned that they must pick up the slack of the disabled employee or a supervisor who is concerned that the
The Edge Series: What Does “Merger Clause” Mean?
The lawyers in our firm are focused on helping people with disability policies and ERISA claims. We want to give you the edge in understanding your policy. Today, we want to help you understand what the term “merger clause” means
The Edge Series: What Does “Prior Coverage Credit” Mean?
The lawyers in our firm are focused on helping people with disability policies and ERISA claims. We want to give you the edge in understanding your policy. Today, we want to help you understand what the term “prior coverage credit”
Can FMLA Be Used for Mental Health?
Mental health awareness is increasingly important and applicable to all. Today, we’re addressing “can FMLA be used for mental health?” A Refresher on FMLA The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires entities employing 50 or more employees for at least
Can You Work While on Disability?
It is common to hear people who have a disability wishing to contribute through some type of work. When you cannot work productively, your self-esteem can be affected, and depression is often the result. Because those living with disabilities feel
Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022
There is a bill called the Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act pending in both the House of Representatives and the Senate which could make ERISA much fairer. If you have a long-term disability benefit or disability policy, pension,