Employer playing with Pension funds

[stengal]

I left the employ of my company on October 12th, 2001 after 14 years of service. I opted to take my pension money and not roll it over. I was first told by my employer that the actuary said it would take a month. After speaking to my past employer I was told it will take two months because of monies that were not put into the plan for last year. I am 100% vested in the plan and know that the employer is trying to delay the process because that her normal way of treating people. When I called the actuary, I did not receive a call back, instead, he called the past employer. I want to know what my rights are because I fear they are trying to do something underhanded which is the way she usually handles her business. Please advise. Thanks.
JB

 

[ALawyer]

If the employer is a large one, you'll have a great deal of leverage by reporting the matter to the US Department of Labor.