Collecting Employer Contributions: The ERISA Litigation Guide

A fundamental responsibility of multiemployer benefit fund trustees is monitoring the accuracy and timeliness of employer contributions. Unfortunately, there are times when trust fund representatives must take legal action in the pursuit of payroll information and delinquent contributions. The process can be time consuming, confusing and filled with legal jargon. Travis Ketterman, an attorney with extensive experience pursuing employer contributions for benefit trust funds, offers this step-by-step guide to the actions that comprise a collections lawsuit under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1972 (ERISA). Trustees will appreciate the plain English language used to explain the collection process. Trust fund attorneys will value the practical pointers that can help increase the likelihood of a positive outcome. An appendix contains nearly 200 pages with sample legal forms and other useful documents common to the collection of employer contributions. Available in print, e-book (pdf) and CD-ROM formats. 306 pages. International Foundation. 2009.