Age Discrimination
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February 28, 2023
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By Mary Day
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What Is Age Discrimination? Age discrimination means that an individual is treated differently on the basis of age. Discrimination based on a person's age takes many forms, including discrimination that benefits older persons. Not all discrimination is illegal. For example, once you turn 65, you pay less for transportation, such as lower bus fares,…
Read MoreBasic Pension Rights
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February 28, 2023
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By Mary Day
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Are employers required to provide pensions? No. Many employers offer pension plans because it helps them recruit and keep good workers, or because a union bargained for pension benefits. However, once an employer offers a pension plan, several federal laws (passed in 1974 and since) set guidelines for how the plan must operate. Are all…
Read MorePension Claims & Appeals Process
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February 28, 2023
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By Mary Day
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I don’t have information about my pension, but I think I have one. How do I find out about it? If you are still working for the employer, you can contact the human resources department. They are required to provide you a Summary Plan Description (an SPD) of your pension. The SPD is a shorter…
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