### Question
How does the law define compensation?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1108*, **compensation** is defined as:

> anything of monetary value, but does not include non-monetary compensation valued at $250 (or such amount as the Secretary may establish in regulations to account for inflation since December 27, 2020, as appropriate) or less, in the aggregate, during the term of the contract or arrangement

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1108*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 4-fiduciary responsibility**

