Oct 9, 2024

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...

Sep 9, 2024

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,...

Aug 26, 2024

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...

Aug 14, 2024

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...

Jul 11, 2024

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...