Defined Benefit pension plan permits Lump Sum benefit upon retirement (Normal or Early at Age 55). Participant just turned 55, wants to "retire" and take his large Lump Sum payment, and return to covered employment immediately after. He has expressed to the plan administrator and his employer that he has no intention of retiring, but wants to take his lump sump payment now.
The Plan defines Retirement as follows:
Retirement - The term "Retirement" shall mean termination of employment for reasons other than by death after a Participant has fulfilled all of the requirements for entitlement to a Normal, Early, Normal at Age Sixty (60), Normal at Age Fifty-Five (55), or Disability Retirement Pension. Retirement shall be considered as commencing on the day immediately following a Participant's last day of employment, as determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the Trustees.
Thoughts on whether this is permissible?