### Question
How does EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM define indirect compensation?


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

> compensation received from any source other than the covered plan, the plan sponsor, the covered service provider, or an affiliate

#### 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**

