### Question
What does direct compensation mean?


### Answer
**Direct compensation** has the following meaning in *29 U.S.C. § 1108*:

> compensation received directly from a covered plan

#### 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**

