### Question
How does participation and vesting define year?


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

> the period used in computations pursuant to paragraph (2)

#### 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**

