### Question
How does the law define nonvested participant?


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

> a participant who does not have any nonforfeitable right under the plan to an accrued benefit derived from employer contributions

#### 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**

