Understanding Employee Benefits and key developments in the employee benefits field and items of interest to our clients. MORE

Since its availability, many 401(k) plan sponsors, particularly smaller employers have adopted a “Safe Harbor” plan design under Code Section 401(k)(12) or (13) and 401(m)(11) or (12). Safe Harbor plan designs include both a fully vested 3% qualified non-elective employer contribution or a fully vested employer matching contribution equal to 100% of employee deferrals on