MMC Benefits Handbook
Eligibility
"You," "Your," and "Employee"
As used throughout this section, "employee", "you" and "your" always mean:
  • A US (regular or temporary) employee of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. or any subsidiary or affiliate of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. eligible to participate.
In addition, references in this section to Marsh & McLennan Companies mean Marsh McLennan.
You may participate in the Plan on the first business day of October if you are classified as a US (regular or temporary) employee of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. or any subsidiary or affiliate of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. designated for participation in the Plan provided that:
  • you began working for the Company on or before the preceding April 30 or were otherwise credited with six months vesting service (which may include service with a business prior to its acquisition by Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.) by the CEO or the highest ranking Human Resources officer, and
  • your customary employment is not less than 20 hours a week.
You may not purchase shares under the Plan if, after such purchase, you would own Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. shares possessing 5% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. shares.
Individuals who are independent contractors or leased employees are not eligible to participate.
If you are rehired and you had at least six months of vesting service when you left the Company, you may be eligible to participate at the start of the next plan year on the first business day of October without any prior waiting period. If you do not have a total of six months of vesting service by the first business day of October, you must wait until the next plan year to participate.