Updates in the World of Automatic Enrollment for 401(k) Plans

Are you concerned about participation rates in your 401(k) plan? Do you worry every year about passing the 401(k) nondiscrimination tests? Automatic enrollment is one way to address these issues. This OnDemand Webinar will provide you with an update on the status of automatic enrollment, including the nuances of fiduciary protection, notice requirements and the safe harbor for nondiscrimination testing.

Date and Time

Date: 2011-08-03
Time: -

Agenda

Benefits of Automatic Enrollment
• Increases Employees’ Retirement Savings
– Increases Participation (And Possibly Deferral) Rates
– Can Help Pass Nondiscrimination Tests
• Possible Exemption From Nondiscrimination

Historical Overview
• Pre-PPA Uncertainty
• Pension Protection Act Enhancements
• PPA-Related Guidance

Types of Automatic Enrollment Arrangements
• Basic Automatic Enrollment Plan
• Eligible Automatic Contribution Arrangement (EACA)
• Qualified Automatic Contribution Arrangement (QACA)

Mechanics of Automatic Enrollment
• Participation and Deferral Contribution Requirements
• EACA Permissible Withdrawals
• Annual Automatic Increases in Deferral Percentage
• Roth
• Default Investments - Fiduciary Issues
• Notice Requirements
• Nondiscrimination Testing Procedures

QACA Requirements
• Exempt From Nondiscrimination Testing
• Employer Contribution Requirements
• Vesting
• Deferral Rates

Faculty

Edward C. Renenger, Stevens & Lee P.C.

Credits

CAC ,HRPD ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

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Who should attend?

This live audio conference is designed for human resource managers, benefits administrators, payroll managers, controllers, CFOs, presidents, vice presidents, business owners and managers.

Updates in the World of Automatic Enrollment for 401(k) Plans

SKU: 388291EAU
Date: 2011-08-03
Time: -

Price: $199.00 USD