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Don’t Take Forfeitures for Granted
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Retirement plans have long subjected employer contributions to vesting schedules, rewarding tenure by increasing the participant’s ownership in those contributions in proportion to their years of service. However, several law firms have recently challenged this long-standing and common practice, arguing that using forfeitures to offset employer contributions is not in the best interests of participants  Read More →
Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions: What About the 401(k)?
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In a corporate merger or acquisition, the ongoing treatment of both the seller’s and buyer’s retirement plans come into question, so it’s crucial to understand how different types of business transactions can impact both plans. If left unaddressed prior to close, many benefit issues could result in either ruining the deal or creating untold compliance  Read More →
Flavors of Plan Design: Safe Harbor Options
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401(k) plans are intended to provide comparable advantages for all employees, and there are numerous safeguards in place to make sure their benefits are allocated equitably. U.S. regulatory measures ensure that a company’s plan does not disproportionately benefit some employees over others, regardless of their income or ownership status. To evaluate whether the plan is  Read More →

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