How much detail about our benefits plan should we include in the employee handbook?
Q: “I’m working with a small business and their handbook. Should they include a safe harbor clause under the benefits section for their 401k plan? In the past, I have limited the amount of information on benefits in the handbook because they can change, and instead I just refer the employee to the summary plan documents.” – Ann, Kentucky
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