AsherKelly features a strong public funds practice that demonstrates our commitment to public sector employee benefits, pension, and health and welfare.
AsherKelly assists municipalities and their trustees in meeting their obligations so they can rest assured that their plans and programs reflect the most up to date requirements of state and federal law.
AsherKelly advises on:
- Fiduciary Responsibility
- Domestic Relations Orders
- Plan/Benefit Interpretation
- Service Provider Contract Review
- Disability and Workers’ Compensation Issues
- Securities Litigation Matters
Compliance with State and Federal Laws, such as:
- Internal Revenue Code
- State Constitution
- Public Employee Retirement System Investment Act (PA 314)
- Open Meetings Act
- Freedom of Information Act
- Eligible Domestic Relations Order Act
- Public Employee Retirement Benefit Protection Act
- Reciprocal Retirement Act
- Social Security Number Privacy Act
- Public Employee Health Care Fund Investment Act
- Protecting Local Government Retirement and Benefits Act
AsherKelly also works closely with our clients and their employee representatives to:
- Draft trust documents
- Obtain IRS determination letters
- Draft resolutions and board policies
- Establish PA 149 retiree health plans
- Provide the support and counsel needed in the administration of public pension and health and welfare funds