Category Archives: Benefit plans

Hearing in NFL retirees’ case

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Mauri Miller

U.S. District Court Judge Susan Richard Nelson set a hearing date of August 10 in the still pending case filed by NFL retired players against the NFL. Hall of Fame defensive end Carl Eller and other retirees have sued both … finish reading Hearing in NFL retirees’ case

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NFL teams reinstate lost pay for employees

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Now that the lockout is over and the labor dispute is resolved, most of the NFL teams that withheld funds from their employees have agreed to reinstate the back pay and benefits. The Dolphins, Chiefs, Bills and Falcons were among … finish reading NFL teams reinstate lost pay for employees

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Will retirees be properly provided for in NFL CBA?

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As the NFL CBA negotiations draw to a close, one interesting element that has not been receiving a lot of attention recently is how the claims of the retired players will be handled.  Last week the retirees sent a letter … finish reading Will retirees be properly provided for in NFL CBA?

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NFL CBA details start to leak

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

So we are now wondering whether or not the details leaking out from the NFL negotiations mean that there are really some tangible numbers attached to the proposal.  According to a report this evening, the players are slated to get … finish reading NFL CBA details start to leak

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Oregon DB Cliff Harris was driving car rented by university employee

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Mauri Miller

It was previously reported that that police cited Cliff Harris (DB Oregon) for driving 118 mph while on a suspended license. School spokesman Dave Williford confirmed with ESPN’s Joe Schad that the car in which Harris was cited had been … finish reading Oregon DB Cliff Harris was driving car rented by university employee

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California loophole allows for workers’ compensation claims

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Mauri Miller

John Ingold explains that NFL players who have played at least one game in California are able to file workers’ compensation claims in California. According to the Denver Post, thousands of former players are beginning to filing workers’ compensation claims in … finish reading California loophole allows for workers’ compensation claims

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Bills suspend pension and 401k payments

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  The Buffalo Bills have suspended pension plan payments to all employees — including coaches — during the NFL lockout and potentially the rest of the year, in addition to across-the-board paycuts that had been previously announced. Chief executive officer Russ … finish reading Bills suspend pension and 401k payments

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Bradshaw talks concussions and memory loss

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Concussions ramped up again in focus the last few days as a flurry of activity is going on regarding legislation. Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw was the latest to join the group tell the AP that he’s feeling the effects of … finish reading Bradshaw talks concussions and memory loss

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Retired players get letter from Jerry Richardson and Mark Murphy

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson and Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy addressed all retired players in a letter regarding benefits available to them in the March 11 proposal from the NFL bargaining committee to the decertified players’ union. Is … finish reading Retired players get letter from Jerry Richardson and Mark Murphy

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NFL has set aside $245 million for benefits

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NFL has apparently set aside a total of $245 million towards player benefits for next season after depositing $177 million more with BNY Mellon. “Ownership contributions fund player benefits that include the pension plan, group medical insurance, the disability … finish reading NFL has set aside $245 million for benefits

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NFLPA issues sarcastic response to NFL statement

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Roy Kessel

“NFL players would like to thank the NFL for issuing a press release touting their contractual and legal obligations,” the NFLPA said in an e-mailed statement. “If it wasn’t for players, namely John Gordy, players wouldn’t have any benefits. The … finish reading NFLPA issues sarcastic response to NFL statement

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Retired players sue NFL

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A group of retired players sued the NFL for antitrust violations. They have requested that their case be joined with the one filed by active players.  The lawsuit also requested that the court stop next month’s NFL Draft. Led by … finish reading Retired players sue NFL

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NFL Players win on workers comp benefits

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

NFL players “received a victory when NFL teams, owners were ordered to stop unlawful attempts to reduce workers compensation benefits” to injured players. U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty “issued an injunction requiring all NFL teams and owners to stop seeking … finish reading NFL Players win on workers comp benefits

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Goodell seems optimistic about getting deal completed

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

You may not have had the chance to watch Roger Goodell’s State of the League address on Friday, or see some of his other intereviews on NFL Network later in the day.  But one thing that stood out in both … finish reading Goodell seems optimistic about getting deal completed

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NFLPA gets 2nd set back in 2 days

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

  A day after essentially losing the request to have all TV contract funds escrowed in the event of a lockout, the NFLPA was handed another loss when an arbitrator ruled that the NFL will not need to pay the … finish reading NFLPA gets 2nd set back in 2 days

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NFL health care discontinued in March

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Roy Kessel

The posturing continues as the NFL has advised the players association that its health care would end in March.  Demaurice Smith has expressed his concerns due to the various issues that face players, including those that are expecting children during … finish reading NFL health care discontinued in March

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NFL and NFLPA expand benefit coverage

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Roy Kessel

The two parties clashing over the next CBA have collaberated to expand the medical benefits available under the Mackey Plan, also known as 88 plan coverage. Benefits will now include coverage of qualifying players for reimbursement of expenses associated with amyotrophic … finish reading NFL and NFLPA expand benefit coverage

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