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An Expanded Resource for Employment Attorneys on ERISA LTD Claims
Employment attorneys routinely advise clients facing termination, severance negotiations, disability discrimination claims, ADA accommodations, and other workplace issues that may directly impact long term disability benefits. Yet ERISA-governed disability claims operate under a distinct legal framework with unique rules, deadlines, and strategic considerations.
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An Employment Attorney's Guide to ERISA Long Term Disability Claims (Second Edition) is a practical resource for employment attorneys seeking to better understand the intersection of employment law and ERISA disability claims. Through straightforward explanations, real-world examples, hypotheticals, and Employment Practice Tips, Scott M. Riemer and Jennifer L. Hess explain how employment matters and ERISA disability claims intersect—and how attorneys can help avoid common pitfalls that may jeopardize valuable long term disability benefits.
Riemer Hess LLC: A Trusted Resource for Employment Attorneys
For more than 30 years, Riemer Hess has focused exclusively on long term disability law. Through decades of representing professionals, executives, physicians, attorneys, and other individuals nationwide, the firm has developed extensive experience navigating the complex issues that arise at the intersection of employment law and ERISA disability claims. This book reflects that experience and is designed to help employment attorneys confidently recognize and address those issues in practice.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Termination of Employment
Chapter 3: Severance Agreements and Releases
Chapter 4: ADA Accommodations
Chapter 5: Disability Discrimination and Other Employment Law Claims
Chapter 6: Screening for LTD Issues
Chapter 7: The ERISA LTD Basics Every Employment Lawyer Should Know
Chapter 8: The ERISA LTD Plan Terms Employment Lawyers Should Know
Chapter 9: How to Help Clients Avoid an LTD Claim Denial
Chapter 10: How to Protect Clients with Mental Health and "Invisible" Disabilities
Appendices
- Quick-Reference Guide for Employment Attorneys
- LTD Screening & Issue-Spotting Toolkit
- Case Study: Coordinating LTD and Employment Issues in Real Time
- Quick Reference LTD Vocabulary Index
- Model Checklist for Reviewing Severance Agreements
Why This Book Matters for Employment Attorneys
This practical guide helps employment attorneys:
- Recognize when a client may have a viable long term disability claim
- Understand how employment decisions can impact ERISA disability benefits
- Navigate the intersection of termination, severance agreements, ADA accommodations, and disability claims
- Screen clients for potential long term disability issues before valuable rights are lost
- Identify common pitfalls that can jeopardize disability benefits
- Better advise clients with chronic illnesses, mental health conditions, and other "invisible" disabilities
- Develop a practical understanding of ERISA disability claims without becoming an ERISA specialist
- Utilize practical tools, hypotheticals, checklists, and Employment Practice Tips that can be immediately incorporated into practice
Putting Knowledge into Practice
Whether you're reviewing a severance agreement, advising on an ADA accommodation, or representing an employee whose medical condition affects their ability to work, the practical guidance throughout this book can help you identify ERISA disability issues earlier, make more informed decisions, and better serve your clients throughout the employment relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Who should read this book?
Answer: This book is written primarily for employment attorneys who represent employees in matters involving termination, severance agreements, ADA accommodations, disability discrimination, and other workplace issues that may intersect with ERISA long term disability claims. It is also a valuable resource for attorneys who advise clients with serious medical conditions or potential disability benefit claims.
Q: What makes the Second Edition different?
Answer: The Second Edition has been expanded with updated legal authorities, additional practical guidance, new Employment Practice Tips, enhanced attorney resources, and several new appendices designed to help employment attorneys better navigate the intersection of employment law and ERISA disability claims.
Q: How can this book benefit my practice?
Answer: This book is designed to help employment attorneys recognize potential long term disability issues earlier, avoid common pitfalls, better advise clients whose medical conditions affect their employment, and make more informed decisions when disability issues arise alongside employment matters.
Q: What practical resources are included?
Answer: In addition to ten substantive chapters, the book includes a Quick-Reference Guide for Employment Attorneys, an LTD Screening & Issue-Spotting Toolkit, a real-world case study, a Quick Reference LTD Vocabulary Index, and a Model Checklist for Reviewing Severance Agreements. Throughout the book, readers will also find Employment Practice Tips, hypotheticals, and practical examples designed for immediate use.
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This content does not constitute legal advice, nor should it be used as a substitute for consultation with a qualified attorney. Always consult with a long term disability attorney for guidance.
Conclusion
"An Employment Attorney's Guide to ERISA Long Term Disability Claims (Second Edition)" is designed to provide employment attorneys with practical insight into the intersection of employment law and ERISA disability claims. We hope it serves as a valuable reference for recognizing disability-related issues and navigating the unique challenges these matters present.
Our long term disability attorneys at Riemer Hess are committed to sharing their expertise and knowledge about long term disability claims through online blogs, publications, and courses. With over 30 years of experience, our firm has built a trusted and respected practice dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities.
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