### Question
How does EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM define elective deferral?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1054*, **elective deferral** is defined as:

> an employer contribution described in section 402(g)(3)(A) of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1054*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 2-participation and vesting**

