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Category: Defined Contribution Plan

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Navigating USERRA: Know the Steps for Reporting Employees on Military Leave

July 2024

Take the proper reporting steps to ensure an employee’s USERRA benefits are correctly applied.

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June 17 Is the Next Deadline for Voluntary Contribution Changes

June 2024

Encourage employees to save to the match by maxing out their voluntary contributions.

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Counseling Tips for Employees Leaving VRS-Covered Jobs

May 2024

Make sure employees know how certain choices will affect future VRS benefits.

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Retiring or Separating Employees May Keep Money With VRS

February 2024

As employees retire or leave their jobs, it's important for them to make well-informed decisions about their future savings.

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Use These Resources to Help Prepare for Hybrid Rate Separation

January 2024

Get answers to your questions about hybrid rate separation and download a spreadsheet of payroll examples.

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