Understanding the Dilemma: An Introduction to Withdrawal Liability

For unionized employers participating in multiemployer pension plans, the threat of withdrawal liability poses a continual and ever-growing exposure to significant financial burdens. Join Jackson Lewis attorneys for a complimentary 60-minute webinar where we will discuss this trend, explain why it continues, and suggest proactive steps employers should take to avoid or limit their withdrawal liability exposure

Topics covered include:

• The never-ending risk of underfunding,
• The entities at risk for withdrawal liability, such as affiliates, successors, joint employers, and even individuals,
• Tools to assess and manage withdrawal liability exposure, including special plan arrangements, and
• Collective bargaining obligations and strategies, including negotiated withdrawals and a review of the special rules for certain industries, such as the building and construction industry.

*Under the rules of the New York State Bar and the State Bar of California, this webinar qualifies for up to 1.0 general/professional practice non-transitional continuing legal education credits. Jackson Lewis is an approved provider for New York and California CLE.