Download or read book Sweeping Changes for Pension Plan Funding and Other Rules Part 1 Defined Benefit Plans written by Stanley Baum and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pension Protection Act of 2006 (the quot;Actquot;) makes sweeping and comprehensive changes to the rules under which defined benefit pension plans are funded. The new rules completely change the way in which the annual minimum required contributions are determined. The Act makes a number of other significant and related changes to the rules pertaining to defined benefit pension plans, such as (i) changing the way in which the annual maximum tax-deductible contributions are determined, (ii) applying new interest rate assumptions in calculating lump sums, (iii) imposing restrictions on benefit accruals under, certain benefits payable by and amendments to underfunded plans, (iv) prospective clarification of the rules for cash balance plans, and (v) requiring additional reporting and disclosure by employers. Included in the Act are many changes which apply to defined benefit multiemployer pension plans. The article provides an early look at the provisions of the Act which apply to defined benefit plans.
Download or read book ERISA written by Ilene H. Ferenczy and published by Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. This book was released on 2023 with total page 1236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book State and Local Pensions written by Alicia H. Munnell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-08-27 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the wake of the financial crisis and Great Recession, the health of state and local pension plans has emerged as a front burner policy issue. Elected officials, academic experts, and the media alike have pointed to funding shortfalls with alarm, expressing concern that pension promises are unsustainable or will squeeze out other pressing government priorities. A few local governments have even filed for bankruptcy, with pensions cited as a major cause. Alicia H. Munnell draws on both her practical experience and her research to provide a broad perspective on the challenge of state and local pensions. She shows that the story is big and complicated and cannot be viewed through a narrow prism such as accounting methods or the role of unions. By examining the diversity of the public plan universe, Munnell debunks the notion that all plans are in trouble. In fact, she finds that while a few plans are basket cases, many are functioning reasonably well. Munnell's analysis concludes that the plans in serious trouble need a major overhaul. But even the relatively healthy plans face three challenges ahead: an excessive concentration of plan assets in equities; the risk that steep benefit cuts for new hires will harm workforce quality; and the constraints plans face in adjusting future benefits for current employees. Here, Munnell proposes solutions that preserve the main strengths of state and local pensions while promoting needed reforms.
Download or read book ERISA A Comprehensive Guide 5th Edition written by Ferenczy, Cohen and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 1310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fifth Edition of ERISA: A Comprehensive Guide provides a thorough and authoritative analysis of the principal statutory provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the corresponding provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) dealing with employee benefits. It also discusses and explains the multitude of regulations, rulings, and interpretations issued by the Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation in explanation of ERISA; the Code provisions relating to the requirements for tax-qualified retirement plans; and the subsequent legislation amending or supplementing ERISA and such Code provisions. Cited by the Supreme Court, ERISA: A Comprehensive Guide discusses and explains the multitude of regulations, rulings, and interpretations issued by the Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation in explanation of ERISA and the subsequent legislation amending or supplementing ERISA. ERISA: A Comprehensive Guide has been updated to include: Description of the student loan program 2018 Private Letter Ruling and the resolution of this with the "anti-conditioning" rule. Analysis of the latest version of the EPCRS, which is available for tax-qualified retirement plans with certain compliance failures, as set forth in IRS Revenue Procedure 2019-19, including an update to the IRS user fees that apply to the various correction programs. Discussion of the new self-correction options for participant loan failures, certain non-amender failures, and beneficial retroactive amendments to increase participant's benefits. Description of IRS VCAP, its uses, limitations, and procedural requirements. Description of IRS Revenue Procedure 2015-32 for correction of delinquent Forms 5500-EZ. Analysis of the DOL's guidance on the definition of an "Employer" for ERISA purposes and subsequent Court rulings eviscerating that guidance. Discussion of health plans use of "cross-plan offsetting" as a way of adjusting for overpayments. Discussion of the new DOL regulations governing review and appeal procedures for disability claims. Complete revision of the mergers and acquisitions chapter, including best practice, common pitfalls, a sample merger agreement, merger checklist, and spin-off agreement. Update on 2018 and 2019 court cases that impact labor relations, as well as actions taken by the current administration that overturn prior policies and decisions. Discussion of the most recent actions impacting ACA and litigation surrounding those actions. Discussion of recent court cases regarding discrimination on the basis of gender and sexual orientation. Discussion of ongoing litigation regarding "conscience-based objections" to a provision in the ACA requiring employers to provide no-cost birth control coverage to employees. Description of changes in Fair Labor Standard Act interpretations regarding wages, determination of independent contractor status, and regular rate.
Download or read book Defined Benefit Pension Plan Funding Levels and Investment Advice Rules written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book ERISA written by Paul J. Schneider and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 1265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fourth Edition of ERISA: A Comprehensive Guide provides a thorough and authoritative analysis of the principal statutory provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the corresponding provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) dealing with employee benefits. It also discusses and explains the multitude of regulations, rulings, and interpretations issued by the Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation in explanation of ERISA; the Code provisions relating to the requirements for tax-qualified retirement plans; and the subsequent legislation amending or supplementing ERISA and such Code provisions. Cited by the Supreme Court, ERISA: A Comprehensive Guide discusses and explains the multitude of regulations, rulings, and interpretations issued by the Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation in explanation of ERISA and the subsequent legislation amending or supplementing ERISA. ERISA: A Comprehensive Guide has been updated to include: A new chapter that focuses on the key federal employment laws, such as the antidiscrimination, wage and hour, and leave laws, which often must be considered by benefits professionals when providing benefits advice to their clients A revised chapter on ERISA preemption, which includes a new discussion of what constitutes a "plan" for purposes of applying ERISA preemption and an updated discussion of the impact of the Supreme Court's decision in Cigna Corp. v. Amara on ERISA preemption A summary of the requirement of providing health plan participants with a Summary of Benefits and Coverage has been added to the discussion of benefit plan notice requirements An update on recent court decisions involving 401(k) fee litigation and the extent to which excessive or undisclosed fees can constitute a breach of ERISA fiduciary duty. The Department of Labor's final regulations issued under ERISA Section 408(b)(2), regarding the disclosure that must be made by service providers to plan fiduciaries concerning the direct and indirect compensation that the service providers receive in connection with providing services to a covered plan A discussion regarding the income tax consequences of employer-paid COBRA premiums A discussion regarding successor liability in asset sale transactions has been added to the chapter on mergers and acquisitions A discussion regarding the extent to which an employer's interference with the benefits of union supporters may constitute an unfair labor practice under the National Labor Relations Act
Download or read book Savings Fitness written by Barry Leonard and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people mistakenly believe that Social Security (SS) will pay for all or most of their retire. needs, but the fact is, since its inception, SS has provided little protection. A comfortable retire. usually requires SS, pensions, personal savings & invest. The key tool for making a secure retire. a reality is financial planning. It will help clarify your retire. goals as well as other financial goals you want to ¿buy¿ along the way. It will show you how to manage your money so you can afford today¿s needs yet still fund tomorrow¿s. You¿ll learn how to save your money to make it work for you & how to protect it so it will be there when you need it. Explains how you can take the best advantage of retire. plans at work, & what to do if you¿re on your own. Illustrations.
Download or read book ERISA A Comprehensive Guide 6th Edition written by Ferenczy, Cohen and published by Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. This book was released on 2020-12-02 with total page 1298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sixth Edition of ERISA: A Comprehensive Guide provides a thorough and authoritative analysis of the principal statutory provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the corresponding provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) dealing with employee benefits. It also discusses and explains the multitude of regulations, rulings, and interpretations issued by the Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation in explanation of ERISA; the Code provisions relating to the requirements for tax-qualified retirement plans; and the subsequent legislation amending or supplementing ERISA and such Code provisions. Cited by the Supreme Court, ERISA: A Comprehensive Guide discusses and explains the multitude of regulations, rulings, and interpretations issued by the Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation in explanation of ERISA and the subsequent legislation amending or supplementing ERISA. ERISA: A Comprehensive Guide has been updated to include: The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 Discussion of improvements in the ability for plan sponsors to take advantage of electronic disclosure opportunities for participant notices and disclosures. Updates to fiduciary duties and best practices based on litigation outcomes Analysis of the rising role of arbitration in the resolution of disputes between plan sponsors and participants Discussion of COBRA notice requirements due to COVID-19, pursuant to CARES Act Discussion of the impact of COVID-19 on union contracts and multiemployer plans Impact of CARES Act on bankruptcy filings and procedures
Download or read book Employee Benefit Rules written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Portability of Pension Plan Benefits and Investment of Pension Plan Assets written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means. Subcommittee on Oversight and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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