We are the TPA and we calculate the match for the client on a per pay basis.
Their pay period ending date was 5/22 but the pay date was 5/29. The next pay period ending date is 6/5 with a pay date of 6/12.
A participant met match eligibility on 5/24 and they are immediate entry. The client is thinking the person should not get a match until the 6/12 pay date because the pay on 5/29 is for time worked prior to her entry date.
Our system processes based on the pay date and as 5/29 is the first pay after her effective eligibility date, we are thinking the participant is ok to get match.
Any thoughts on if we should use the pay period end date versus the actual pay date?
Thanks!