Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion

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Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion

Williams Mullen’s Benefits Companion provides employers with critical information regarding their benefits plans. From ESOPs to pension plans, from health plans to stock-based compensation, severance agreements and more, our attorneys and guests provide listeners with tips, tricks and key takeaways to consider within the world of employee benefits.

9 OCT

Tax Relief and Possible Retirement Plan Resources for Hurricane Victims

On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt is joined by Kyle Wingfield, a partner in Williams Mullen’s Tax Section, who discusses the recently announced IRS tax relief for residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. Brydon also discusses ways employers may provide financial relief to Hurricane victims through their retirement plans.

8 min
9 SEPT

New IRS Guidance on SECURE 2.0 Act Student Loan Employer Contributions

On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt discusses the recent IRS guidance regarding provisions under the SECURE 2.0 Act which allows employers to make matching contributions on account of employees' qualified student loan payments under section 401(k) plans, section 403(b) plans, SIMPLE IRA plans, and governmental section 457(b) plans.

7 min
26 AUG

Employment Law Edition: The Latest on Non-Competes and Independent Contractors

On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt is joined by Laura Windsor, chair of Williams Mullen’s Labor, Employment and Immigration Section, who discusses two hot issues: non-competes and independent contractors. Are non-competes really banned? What are alternative solutions? Is having an independent contractor agreement enough? What are the potential penalties for misclassification? They’ll also reflect upon the August 20th federal judge ruling that blocked the FTC’s ban on non-compete clauses.

21 min
14 AUG

ERISA Forfeiture Litigation

On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt discusses pending court cases regarding the proper use of forfeitures that arise under defined contribution plans. He outlines how these new developments present potential conflicts and liabilities that employers and fiduciary committees need to consider.

9 min
11 JUL

IRS Clarifies Emergency Distributions Tax Exceptions

On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt discusses the new IRS guidance regarding certain exceptions to the 10% early distribution tax under IRC 72(t). He will share background on emergency personal expense and domestic abuse victim distribution exceptions, any limitations, and steps plan administrators should take to ensure they are complying with this guidance.

8 min
15 MAY

Understanding Lifetime Income Products

On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt is joined by Ken Barnes, senior investment consultant with SageView Advisory Group, who discusses lifetime income products which are designed to help retirees arrange for a more predictable income stream throughout the entirety of their retirement. They discuss the forms of lifetime income products, legislation that paved the way for these offerings and what plan sponsors need to consider when deciding to offer lifetime income products.

15 min
10 APR

Trends in Recordkeeper Consolidation and Due Diligence

On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt is joined by Nichole Labott, managing director at SageView Advisory Group, who shares the impact recordkeeper consolidation is having on our industry. They discuss what’s at stake for retirement plan participants and steps plan administrators should consider to protect participants and their company.

15 min
13 MAR

What the J&J Case Means for Plan Administrators

On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, host Brydon DeWitt discusses a recent ERISA class action case, Lewandowski v. Johnson & Johnson et al., that is a wake-up call for plan fiduciaries managing health and welfare benefit plans. He will discuss the case allegations and possible best practices that plan fiduciaries should consider as we enter a new era of increased litigation.

8 min

Williams Mullen’s Benefits Companion provides employers with critical information regarding their benefits plans. From ESOPs to pension plans, from health plans to stock-based compensation, severance agreements and more, our attorneys and guests provide listeners with tips, tricks and key takeaways to consider within the world of employee benefits.

Creator

Williams Mullen
Years Active

2019 - 2024
Episodes

82
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© 2019
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Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion