Racine Employee Benefits Attorneys

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Benefits and pensions for employees often come into play during the hiring process as well as when the employee leaves the organization for whatever reason. There are also laws that allow employees who lose their jobs to continue the health coverage they had with their employer while they look for new work.

Furthermore, employers in Racine are required to perform on any benefits that may have been promised to the employee in a contract when work began. While some benefits are paid by the employer, others involve voluntary employee contributions. Additionally, employers often require that the employee work for a minimum amount of time with them before they are eligible to receive benefits.

What Employee Benefits are Protected by Wisconsin law?

Those employers who provide medical plans for employees owe particular legal duties under Wisconsin law to those they cover. They must disclose important information about the health plans, and employees are entitled to a fair process in the treatment of their claims under the plan. There are also some laws which give employees the right to continue on their health care plan from the previous employee during periods in which they are actively pursuing new employment.

Regarding pension programs, Racine employers owe their workers particular legal duties. First, the law requires the employer to deliver any benefits that were promised within the pension program. Furthermore, 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 Racine, Wisconsin Pension and Benefits Attorney Help?

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

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Life in Racine

Racine is located in Racine County, Wisconsin. It is well-recognized because of its location being near to popular sites such as the beautiful Lake Michigan, Root River, Milwaukee and Chicago.

Popular attractions include the Wind Point Lighthouse, S.C. Johnson and Son Administration Building and Research Tower, Racine Zoological Gardens, Thomas P. Hardy House, and Historic Horlick Field.

Famous celebrity athletes from Racine include Bob Foster, Steve Hanson, Don Heinkel, Ed Killian, Jesse Marsch, Brent Moss, Leo Murphy, Alex Scales, Tim Van Galder and Al Zupek.

Racine is also home to many attorneys who actively practice and are capable of handling the legal needs of residents and local businesses. Thus, no one has to travel far from Racine to have their legal needs taken care of.

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