U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Jul. 28, 2016
Church-affiliated organizations cannot avoid pension requirements, 9th Circuit rules
In a blow to some of the nation's largest church-affiliated institutions, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that they cannot evade federal pension requirements by claiming exemption as a church.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
In a blow to some of the nation's largest church-affiliated institutions, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that they cannot evade federal pension requirements by claiming exemption as a church.
The holding adds to a mounting list of cases decided against religious affiliates, particularly medical institutions, which have eschewed ERISA protections for ...
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