What You Should Know About Your Pension Rights 2002

Tells you what is required to become eligible for your pension (P) plan, including how long you may have to be an employee before becoming a participant. Answers questions about how changes in your employee status might affect your P, such as termination or returning to your job after an interruption. Discusses the impact of mergers, acquisitions & plant shutdowns. Includes: a description of your plan's fiduciary's obligations to invest your money prudently & the sanctions against fiduciaries who misuse or mismanage your money; explains the rules that require your employer to adequately fund your P plan, as well as a description of the penalties; & instructions on how to file a claim for a P benefit & how to appeal for a review of any denial of your claim.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'What You Should Know About Your Pension Rights 2002' with ISBN 9780756732714 and ISBN 0756732719.