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Tenth Circuit Adopts “Meaningful Benchmark” Pleading Standard in Dismissing Challenges to 401(k) Plan Fees

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

In a case of first impression in the Tenth Circuit, the Court recently joined the chorus of circuit courts in holding that a 401(k) plan participant alleging excessive investment management or recordkeeping fees must assert a “meaningful benchmark” in order to survive a motion to dismiss. The case is Matney v. Barrick Gold , No.

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How to Turn a New Company Policy from Negative to Positive

HR Bartender

We increased the 401(k) match; created a scholarship program for employees’ children; and launched a child care assistance program. The myTime program has been in place since 2016 and Kronos has been tracking the numbers. We felt it made more sense to reinvest those savings in other employee benefits.

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Be on the Lookout for These Top 10 Workforce Trends in 2016

Asure Software

Take a look at the top workforce trends that are rising up in 2016. 2016 is the year where overtime costs will rise for some employers. Millennials want more flexible hours and flexible work locations, whereas baby boomers are more focused on pensions and 401(k) perks. Infringing on Personal Time. Changing Overtime Rules.

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Fifth Circuit Holds Participants Lack Standing To Challenge Plan Investment Options

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal, for lack of standing, of a fiduciary breach representative action against American Airlines and its 401(k) plan investment committee. American Airlines, Inc. , 20-10817, 2021 WL 3030550 (5th Cir. July 19, 2021).

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Should your company offer a student loan repayment benefit?

Insperity

Households in 2016 – May 2017 from the Federal Reserve, 63 percent of college students ages 18-29 indicated they acquired debt to finance their bachelor’s degree. Will you match the employee’s contribution up to a certain amount annually, much like a 401(k) company match ? How much will you offer?

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8 Employee Incentives That Work: Best Practices from US MNCs

Empuls

Deferred Profit-sharing Plan: The withdrawal time is set for later, often combined with a 401(k) plan, making it non-taxable at the end of the term. By holding monthly financial update meetings since 2016, the company tracked its budget against expenses and profits across various divisions like snow removal and landscaping.

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Help Employees Understand the HSA Value Proposition

Corporate Synergies

Treat the HSA More Like a 401(k) than an FSA. The opportunity to set aside pre-tax money for expenses in the future is an area where the HSAs and retirement plans, like 401(k) and 403(b), start to blend together in an employee’s retirement savings strategy. in 2011 to 39.3%

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