In this post, we discuss the ERISA claim process, appealing your ERISA claim, filing an ERISA complaint, when to hire an attorney, and more. An ERISA plan can be held to exist in the absence of a written plan document or compliance with other ERISA requirements.This decision provides employer plan sponsors and administrators with some important reminders regarding ERISA document requests. Our Annual ERISA Litigation Review and Outlook summarizes key legal opinions and developments to assist plan sponsors and administrators. In your Texas ERISA case, the administrative record is the evidence the judge will consider. Find out how to make your case as strong as possible. This letter sets forth the dates the employee's performance was not up to standard and the fact that further disciplinary action may be necessary. There is no shortage of high-quality, low-cost alternatives to TIAA's products in the defined contribution plan market. Your plan premium and costsharing;. The purpose of ERISA's fiduciary duty rules is to ensure that plans are operated in the best interests of plan participants and beneficiaries.