I was recently informed that my position was eliminated and was offered severance pay. I requested for money to be put into my 401k for which my employer said they would not. Are they legally required to do so in ca if employee requests.

I work for a hospital. My position has been eliminated and i was offered severance which will be paid lump sum. I have worked here for 27 years I asked for some of the money to be putinto 401k to reducethe tax burden which they said they would not My questionis employer is legallyrequired to do in california

1 answer  |  asked Jan 13, 2016 10:40 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

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Arkady Itkin
Hello,

There is no such requirement and the employer is not obligated to put severance into 401k. You might have options to do so yourself. It might be a good idea to discuss this with your banking or investment person.

Thanks,

Arkady Itkin

posted by Arkady Itkin  |  Jan 14, 2016 01:29 AM [EST]

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