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Employer’s Profit-Sharing Plan Is Not Covered by ERISA, Pennsylvania Federal Court Finds

Photo of Gilbert BroskyBy Gilbert Brosky on Posted in ERISA
One of the most fundamental, but often overlooked, defenses in ERISA litigation is that the plaintiff did not allege a violation of an actual ERISA plan. An at-issue document/provision cannot be an ERISA pension plan unless it provides retirement income or “deferral of income beyond covered employment.” Designated employee retirement plans and 401(k) plans will … Continue Reading

Court Rejects EEOC Class-Wide BFOQ Challenge To Mandatory Retirement Of Pilots

Photo of Greg MersolBy Greg Mersol on Posted in Uncategorized
Mandatory retirement ages have been largely eliminated for most employees, but still continue in a handful of areas.  For many years, the Federal Aviation Administration prohibited pilots over the age of 60 from flying for commercial airlines.  In 2007, that limit was raised to age 65 for domestic flights.  But what about private pilots working … Continue Reading
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