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Discrimination: How Early Retirement Offers Become Age Bias Lawsuits; Tips for Talking About Retirement
August 2009
It can be tough to investigate performance or misconduct complaints against employees nearing retirement age if termination is a possible outcome. An early termination can cost older workers . . . more
News Note: High Court Says Pension Plan Doesn't Have to Adjust
July 2009
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that AT&T, which had long been calculating pensions based on seniority minus uncredited leave taken, does not have to adjust for . . . more
Bulletin: IRS issues 2009 cost-of-living adjustments for retirement plans
December 2008
The federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced cost-of- living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations for pension plans and other items for tax year 2009. a href="http://www . . . more
News Note: Ninth Circuit Backs Cash-Balance Plans Against Age-Bias Concerns
October 2008
The federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has become the latest court to decide that pension plans that use a cash-balance formula don't run afoul of age-bias prohibitions under federal employee bene . . . more
Bulletin: Proposed 401(k) disclosure rule released
September 2008
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a proposed rule that will make it easier for an estimated 65 million participants covered by 401(k)-type plans to make informed retirement savings decisions. . . . more
News Note: Court Looks at Disability Retirement Dates Under CERL
August 2008
Under the California County Employees Retirement Law (CERL), an employee is eligible for disability retirement as of the last day he or she receives "regular compensation." A California court has ruled that sick . . . more
News Note: High Court to Review Stock Forfeiture Decision
July 2008
In the March 2008 issue of CEA, we reported that a California appeals court upheld an employee stock purchase plan that provided for the forfeiture of purchased stock if the employee terminated before two . . . more
Employee Benefits: U.S. Supreme Court Says Individuals Can Recover Damages for Mishandling of Retirement Accounts; Self-Protection Options for Employers
April 2008
In an important new development, the U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that when fiduciary misconduct diminishes the value of an individual account in a defined contribution plan, such as a 401(k), . . . more
News Notes: Pension Distribution/Rollover Notices May Need an Update
April 2008
When an employee is eligible for a rollover retirement plan distribution,the employer must provide the employee with written notice . . . more
News Notes: IRS Updates Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2008
December 2007
The IRS has released cost-of-living adjustments for various employee retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans, as well as profit-sharing, SIMPLE, and . . . more
News Notes: New Online Employee Benefits Compliance Assistance
December 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has launched an interactive calculator available online at the DOL website, to help employers and . . . more
News Notes: New Rule on Stock Diversification Notice And Penalties
October 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration has published a final rule clarifying the penalty that may be imposed on a pension plan administrator for not notifying participants and beneficiaries in writing of their . . . more
Retirement and Pension Plans: IRS Issues Final 409A Rules
5/9/2007
The Treasury Department and the IRS have issued final rules regarding section 409A nonqualified deferred compensation plans and arrangements. The new regulations provide extensive information on how employers can identify nonqualified deferred compensation plans and arrangements subject to section 409A, along with rules to help employers and employees comply . . . more
Bulletin: New IRS Guidance on PPA Released
March 2007
The Internal Revenue Service has issued a guidance, Notice 2007-07, clarifying various provisions of the 2006 Pension Protection Act (PPA) . . . more
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Profit-Sharing Plan A profit-sharing plan is a group incentive plan that includes all employees in an organization and that focuses on overall business unit profit (or a similar bottom-line financial goal). If you offer a profit-sharing plan, you can use this form as a guide in creating your own profit-sharing plan. . . . more
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