### Question
How does EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM define mandatory contributions?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1344*, **mandatory contributions** is defined as:

> amounts contributed to the plan by a participant which are required as a condition of employment, as a condition of participation in such plan, or as a condition of obtaining benefits under the plan attributable to employer contributions

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1344*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER III-PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE > Subtitle C-Terminations**

