Edmond Employee Benefits Attorneys

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Benefits and pension arrangements are part of both the hiring procedure as well the retirement or termination process. The state of Oklahoma has laws regulating the way that employers are allowed to administer health benefits and pension plans. Recipients and beneficiaries of these packages can file their claims under the state laws.

Additionally, employers in Edmond are required to perform on any benefits that may have been promised to the employee in a contract when work began. Also, employers bear the risk of any investments that are made on behalf of an employee according to a matched contribution plan.

What Employee Benefits are Protected by Oklahoma law?

Employers owe specific legal duties to the employees in providing them with medical plans. Under Oklahoma law, employers must disclose health plan information, and the employee is entitled to fair treatment in the processing of any claims under the medical plan. For employees who lose their jobs, there are some laws that allow them to continue the health care plan they had with their prior employer while they actively look for a new job.

Employers in the city of Edmond also owe their employees legal duties with regard to pension plans. First, the law requires that they provide any benefits that were guaranteed to their employee in any given benefit agreement. Also, the employer must bear the risk on any investments which are made on behalf of a worker according to terms in a matched contribution arrangement.

How can a Edmond, Oklahoma Pension and Benefits Attorney Help?

Edmond, Oklahoma lawyers can help an employer in creating a pension plan that complies with applicable laws. Attorneys also often assist employees when difficulties arise with obtaining the benefits under a plan.

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Life in Edmond

Edmond is located in Oklahoma County, with a population of around 81,400 people. In 2011, CNBC included Edmond on its "10 Perfect Suburbs" list. In 2007, it was also ranked amongst the "Top 100 Places to Live" by Relocated America.

Top employers include the school district, the City of Edmond, Pelco Products, Innovative Healthcare Systems, Remy International, Petra Industries, OU Medical Center, Adfitech, and the University of Central Oklahoma. The legal industry also has a strong presence in Edmond because many resident attorneys practice law in various areas. Therefore, residents and local businesses have no problems when needing legal guidance.

For all the nature-lovers, Edmond is home to some wonderful parks to visit. These parks include Brookhaven Park, Centennial Park, Chitwood Park, Dog Park, Fink Park, Gossett Park, Kelly Park, Ted Anderson Park, and Whispering Heights Park.

Some famous residents include Jim Beaver, Bob Ricks, Reggie Smith, Gil Morgan, Shannon Miller, Blake Griffin, Greyson Chance and Ekpe Udoh.

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