ERISA, Disability & Employment Law Resources
Official federal and state resources to help professionals understand benefit denials, appeal rights, and pay protection.
This page provides official federal and state resources related to ERISA, disability insurance benefits, and wage and hour laws. Many employer-sponsored long-term disability and life insurance plans are governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), a federal law that controls how claims, appeals, and lawsuits proceed.
Because ERISA disputes often depend on strict deadlines and administrative procedures, understanding the governing framework is critical before taking action.
The links below connect you directly to government agencies and primary legal sources. While these materials explain the governing rules, they do not provide case-specific guidance. If you are facing a benefit denial, termination, or wage dispute, we are here to interpret the law, evaluate your options, and guide you through the next steps. Call us at (215) 645-5955 or contact us online to discuss your situation and any deadlines that may apply.
U.S. Department of Labor – Employee Benefits Security Administration
These are the federal government’s core ERISA resources. They are helpful for confirming whether ERISA applies and understanding basic rights, plan duties, and complaint channels.
- Information for Workers and Families: Start here for plain-English explanations of employee benefit protections.
- ERISA Fact Sheet – Employee Retirement Income Security Act: Quick overview of what ERISA covers (and what it doesn’t).
- ERISA – Laws and Regulations: The official source for statutes and regulations.
Helpful Wage & Hour Law Links
These agencies may be involved when your issue involves pay practices (unpaid overtime, minimum wage issues, breaks, final pay, or misclassification). Each state has its own rules and enforcement process.
- U.S. Dept. of Labor Wage & Hour Division: Federal wage and hour rules and complaint information.
- Pennsylvania Dept. of Labor & Industry: PA state wage protections and enforcement resources.
- New Jersey Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development: NJ wage laws, claims, and guidance.
- Maryland Dept. of Labor, Division of Labor & Industry: MD wage law information and agency contact paths.
If your long-term disability benefits have been denied or terminated, more information is available on our ERISA Claims and Long-Term Disability Claims pages.
If you are dealing with unpaid wages, overtime violations, or employee misclassification, visit our Labor & Employment page for information about your rights under federal and state law.