Notice requirements
(i) In general
(i)In general#
The requirements of this subparagraph are met if the requirements of clauses (ii) and (iii) are met.
(ii)Reasonable period to make election#
The requirements of this clause are met if each employee to whom subparagraph (A)(i) applies—
(I) receives a notice explaining the employee’s right under the arrangement to elect not to have elective contributions made on the employee’s behalf or to have the contributions made at a different rate, and
(II) has a reasonable period of time after receipt of such notice and before the first elective contribution is made to make such election.
(ii)(I)#
receives a notice explaining the employee’s right under the arrangement to elect not to have elective contributions made on the employee’s behalf or to have the contributions made at a different rate, and
(ii)(II)#
has a reasonable period of time after receipt of such notice and before the first elective contribution is made to make such election.
(iii)Annual notice of rights and obligations#
The requirements of this clause are met if each employee eligible to participate in the arrangement is, within a reasonable period before any year, given notice of the employee’s rights and obligations under the arrangement.
The requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) of section 401(k)(12)(D) shall be met with respect to the notices described in clauses (ii) and (iii) of this subparagraph.