Month: August 2022
Does FLSA Apply to Volunteers?
Volunteer work is a great way for people to contribute to a worthy cause, learn about an occupation, develop skills, and build confidence. The Department of Labor, in interpreting the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), recognizes the benefits of volunteer
The Edge Series” What is “The Claim?”
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 “the claim” means
No Retaliation Against Employees Following Title VII
Depending on the situation, it is possible for an employee to be fired for something that occurred with a previous employer. However, if an employee is telling the truth regarding Title VII or FMLA in a deposition against a former
Attorney David Martin Selected for Inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Managing Attorney David Martin was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation – ERISA. For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been
The Edge Series: What is “Regular and Appropriate Care”?
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 “regular and appropriate
How to Appeal a Life Insurance Claim Denial with Equitable Relief
ERISA allows very limited remedies to life insurance claim denial. One is a breach of contract-type remedy – a claim for benefits. Another is one for equitable relief, which courts have cast as a “catchall.” It is only available when
The Edge Series: What Does “Maximum Benefit Period” 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 “maximum benefit period”
The Edge Series: What Does “When Coverage Ends” 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 “when coverage ends”