Solid Business Records Defeat COBRA Claim
A former employee sued her employer, asserting (among other claims) that the employer failed to send her a COBRA election …
What Rules Apply to 401(k) Plan Loan Repayments During a Participant’s Military Leave?
QUESTION: We have several 401(k) plan participants who have been called to active military service and would like to suspend …
Must We Provide Notice Before Discontinuing Matching Contributions Under Our 401(k) Plan?
QUESTION: Our company sponsors a 401(k) plan and currently matches participants’ elective deferrals. Due to financial difficulties, however, management has …
In Dispute Over Deceased Participant’s 401(k) Plan Benefits, Clear Plan Documents Fulfill Fiduciary Duty
LeBoeuf v. Entergy Corp., 2025 WL 1262414 (5th Cir. 2025) Available at https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/unpub/24/24-30583.0.pdf Following a 401(k) plan participant’s death, his …
Who Can Make Additional 401(k) Catch-up Contributions Under the SECURE 2.0 Act?
QUESTION: We understand that the SECURE 2.0 Act permits additional catch-up contributions for older participants. Can you explain how these rules …
What Are the Rules for Making 401(k) Plan Matching Contributions on Student Loan Repayments?
QUESTION: We understand that SECURE 2.0 made changes to how plan sponsors can treat repayment of student loans as elective …
IRS Provides Transition Relief and Guidance for Required Minimum Distributions Under SECURE and SECURE 2.0 Acts
The IRS has issued limited transition relief for plan administrators, payors, plan participants and beneficiaries to address changes in required …
House Passes SECURE 2.0: Summary of Key Tax Provisions
The House of Representatives passed Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0 or the Act, HR 2954) on …
IRS Provides Relief and Clarifies 401(K), 401(M) Mid-Year Amendments Requirements
In a Notice, the IRS has provided temporary relief, in connection with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, from certain requirements that …
Final Regs Modify, Clarify 401(k) Hardship Distribution Rules
The IRS has issued final regulations that amend the rules for hardship distributions from a Code Sec. 401(k) plan. The …