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Which of the following statements are reasons employers may choose to delay eligibility of employees to participate in a retirement plan?
1. Employees do not start earning benefits until they become plan participants (except in defined benefit plans, which may count prior service).
2. Since turnover is generally highest for employees in their first few years of employment and for younger employees, it makes sense from an administrative standpoint to delay their eligibility.
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1 only. |
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2 only. |
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Both 1 and 2. |
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Neither 1 nor 2. |
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