### Question
How does EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM define hour of service?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1053*, **hour of service** is defined as:

> provided by section 1052(a)(3)(C) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1053*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 2-participation and vesting**

