Be More Than A Fiduciary

FF5 #68 - The DOL Weighs in on Forfeiture Litigation


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In this episode of Friday Fiduciary Five, Eric Dyson discusses the Department of Labor’s (DOL) position in the forfeiture-related case Hutchins vs. Hewlett Packard, Inc. The DOL submitted an amicus brief supporting the court’s dismissal of the plaintiffs’ complaint, agreeing that Hewlett Packard acted within the discretion granted by its plan document. Dyson stresses the importance of following plan documents and recommends consulting advisors, attorneys, record keepers, and TPAs to ensure compliance. He explains that plan sponsors are allowed to use forfeitures to pay plan expenses or fund employer contributions, depending on what the plan permits. Dyson warns that requiring forfeitures to always offset administrative expenses could lead employers to reduce promised benefits, such as matching contributions.


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The information contained herein is general in nature and is provided solely for educational and informational purposes.

It is not intended to provide a specific recommendation of any type of product or service discussed in this presentation or to provide any warranties, financial advice, or legal advice.

The specific facts and circumstances of all qualified plans can vary, and the information contained in this podcast may or may not apply to your individual circumstances or to your plan or client plan specific circumstances.

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