There have been important developments from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as well as pending court cases regarding the proper use of forfeitures which arise under defined contribution plans, such as 401k plans. These developments present potential conflicts and liabilities that employers and fiduciary committees need to be aware of and review. These issues should be discussed with ERISA counsel and consideration should be given to the “next steps” and “the key decision” discussed below.
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