Early Retirement

[Guest MC2]

Can a state entity such as a Borough or Township that has pension plan offer an early retirement window to only nonunion employees without violating ERISA or other applicable laws?

Thanks!

[Guest MC2]

Can a state entity such as a Borough or Township that has pension plan offer an early retirement window to only nonunion employees without violating ERISA or other applicable laws?

Thanks!

[Guest MC2]

Can a state entity such as a Borough or Township that has pension plan offer an early retirement window to only nonunion employees without violating ERISA or other applicable laws?

Thanks!

[david rigby]

Generally, plans sponsored by governmental entities are not subject to ERISA.

But there may be plan provisions and/or state laws that are relevant.

[david rigby]

See duplicate post

http://benefitslink.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=36182

[WDIK]

And triplicate.

http://benefitslink.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=36181

[AndyH]

And triplicate.

http://benefitslink.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=36181

This reminds me of the movie The Andromeda Strain. Maybe if you guys answered him the message would stop spreading in geometric proportions.

[WDIK]

pax did provide an answer in one of the threads.

[AndyH]

pax did provide an answer in one of the threads.

Perhaps he needs to respond to each of them to stop the spread

Or maybe he should pull a Blinky: "Your question is poor and your multiple posts are rude"

[Appleby]

Posts merged.

Wonder if I should have? Now it looks like it was posted thrice in the same thread

[Guest Mr. Kite]

Is the window for "non-union" or "non-bargaining-unit" employees? In the private sector an exclusion of union employees (but inclusion of other bargaining unit employees) would probably be considered an unfair labor practice, as it discourages union membership. I don't know if the NLRA applies to state and local governments.

If the window is for non-bargaining-unit employees, you wouldn't have an unfair labor practice issue.

[Guest MC2]

Is the window for "non-union" or "non-bargaining-unit" employees? In the private sector an exclusion of union employees (but inclusion of other bargaining unit employees) would probably be considered an unfair labor practice, as it discourages union membership. I don't know if the NLRA applies to state and local governments.

If the window is for non-bargaining-unit employees, you wouldn't have an unfair labor practice issue.

Yes, union employees have been excluded from being able to take advantage of the early retirement window. The window was opened up to non-union employees only. I will have to look into whether or not the NLRA applies in this instance since it is a governmental entity involved. Thank you for your post.

[Guest MC2]

pax did provide an answer in one of the threads.

Perhaps he needs to respond to each of them to stop the spread

Or maybe he should pull a Blinky: "Your question is poor and your multiple posts are rude"

It is rude of you to say that my question is poor.

[AndyH]

pax did provide an answer in one of the threads.

Perhaps he needs to respond to each of them to stop the spread

Or maybe he should pull a Blinky: "Your question is poor and your multiple posts are rude"

It is rude of you to say that my question is poor.

My comments were meant only on the light side to proclaim a circus atmosphere and were intended for the benefit of Mr. Kite and perhaps others who prefer to focus on one ring rather than three, to ensure the guarantee of a splendid time for all.