PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion - ERISA Forfeiture Litigation
The most recent wave of ERISA litigation is focused on the use of plan forfeitures in 401(k) plans, with the newest case, Armenta v. WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. being filed just last week. Although, for years, many...more
On February 27, 2023, the IRS and the Department of Treasury published proposed regulations regarding the use of forfeitures in qualified retirement plans. If finalized, the proposed rule will be effective for plan years...more
The IRS recently issued Proposed Regulations that clarify and update existing rules governing how and when forfeitures must be used in qualified defined contribution (e.g., 401(k)) and defined benefit retirement plans. ...more
Historically, the topic of forfeitures has raised many questions for qualified plan administrators- specifically, how and when they can be used. But there has been little formal guidance from the Department of Treasury and...more