By: Ronald Kramer and Seong Kim

Seyfarth Synopsis: The billions of taxpayer dollars now flowing out to financially troubled multiemployer plans is good news for those plans, their contributing employers, and plan participants. That said, it is not a “get out of jail free” card for employers considering withdrawing from such plans. Employer beware.

Christmas

By:  Ronald Kramer and Seong Kim

Seyfarth Synopsis:  Contributing employers to multiemployer pension plans have seen some big developments in July.  The PBGC released its new Final Rule on Special Financial Assistance on July 8, 2022, which will help financially troubled plans avoid insolvency, but will now also subject contributing employers to higher withdrawal liability