Under the Retirement Equity Act, All but Which One of the Following

question 28

Multiple Choice

Under the Retirement Equity Act, all but which one of the following is true?

• A) Pensions can be included as part of divorce settlements.
• B) People married under five years are not eligible for the other spouse's Social Security.
• C) Employers must get a spouse's approval before an employee is permitted to waive spousal benefits.
• D) Pension benefits are fairer to women.

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