Nebraska Deferred Compensation Agreement - Long Form

• Category: Employment - Compensation
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-00418BG
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

Deferred compensation is an arrangement in which a portion of an employee's income is paid out at a date after which the income is actually earned. A Deferred Compensation Agreement is a contractual agreement in which an employee (or independent contractor) agrees to be paid in a future year for services rendered. Deferred compensation payments generally commence upon termination of employment (e.g., retirement) or death or disability before retirement. These agreements are often geared toward anticipated retirement in order to provide cash payments to the retiree and to defer taxation to a year when the recipient is in a lower bracket. Although the employer's contractual obligation to pay the deferred compensation is typically unsecured, the obligation still constitutes a contractual promise.

The Nebraska Deferred Compensation Agreement — Long Form is a legal contract that outlines an arrangement between an employer and an employee for the deferred payment of compensation. It is designed to provide employees with a means to set aside a portion of their income for retirement or other specified purposes, while also allowing employers to attract and retain talented employees by offering tax-advantaged retirement savings options. This agreement is applicable to individuals who are employed by state agencies, cities, counties, school districts, or other political subdivisions of Nebraska. It may also be used by private employers who choose to implement a deferred compensation plan for their employees. The long form version of this agreement provides more comprehensive details and clauses compared to the short form version. The Nebraska Deferred Compensation Agreement — Long Form typically includes the following key provisions: 1. Parties: Identifies the employer and employee participating in the agreement, along with their respective addresses and contact information. 2. Deferred Compensation Plan: Defines the specific plan being established, including its purpose, eligibility criteria, and the types of compensation that may be deferred. 3. Deferral Election: Outlines the process by which the employee can elect to defer a portion of their compensation, including any limitations or restrictions imposed by the employer. 4. Compensation Reduction Agreement: Specifies the amount or percentage of compensation that will be deferred and the manner in which it will be credited to the employee's deferred compensation account. 5. Investment Options: Describes the available investment options for the deferred compensation account and provides details regarding the employee's ability to make investment choices. 6. Vesting and Distribution: Clarifies the vesting schedule and the conditions under which the employee may access or receive distributions from their deferred compensation account (e.g., retirement, disability, termination of employment, or other specified events). 7. Taxation: Explains the tax treatment of the deferred compensation, including any applicable income tax deferrals, contributions limits, and potential penalties for early withdrawals. 8. Modification and Termination: Outlines the circumstances under which the agreement can be modified or terminated by either party, as well as the potential consequences of such actions. It is important to note that there may be variations of the Nebraska Deferred Compensation Agreement — Long Form, tailored to the specific needs or requirements of individual employers. Additionally, employers may choose to adopt alternative versions or combine elements from the short form agreement, depending on the nature of their deferred compensation program.