Pension Cops Inflate Their Fines for New Year
Published Date: 1/8/2025
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Summary
Starting January 8, 2025, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is raising the fines for not sending important pension plan notices. If you’re involved with multiemployer or other pension plans, expect penalties up to $2,739 or $365 depending on the notice missed. These changes keep penalties fair by adjusting for inflation, so everyone stays on their toes!
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Higher Maximum Penalty for ERISA §4071 Notices
Starting January 8, 2025, the maximum civil penalty under ERISA section 4071 for failing to provide certain notices or material information is adjusted to $2,739. The new maximum applies to penalties assessed after January 8, 2025.
Higher Maximum Penalty for Multiemployer Notices
Starting January 8, 2025, the maximum civil penalty under ERISA section 4302 for failing to provide required multiemployer plan notices is adjusted to $365. The new maximum applies to penalties assessed after January 8, 2025.
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