Transamerica has been our 401(k) provider since July 2005.  You can access your account by logging onto their website at http://www.ta-retirement.com/.  If this is your first time using the website, you will need to follow these steps:

Step 1:  Enter your Username (this is your Social Security Number)

Step 2:  Enter your Password (this is your 4 digit birthday MMDD) and then click on the button

Step 3:  Agree to the site Terms of Use

Step 4:  Agree to the Consent to Do Business Electronically agreement

Or you can contact Transamerica by Phone at 1-800-401-TRAN (8726).  If this is your first time using the phone system, you will need to follow these steps:

Step 1:  Press 1 to confirm you are using a touchtone phone

Step 2:  Enter your 9 digit Social Security Number followed by the (#) sign

Step 3:  Enter your 4 digit PIN (Birthday MMDD) followed by the (#) sign.

Please note that you will be prompted throughout this process and must use a touchtone phone for this service.  You will then be prompted to change your PIN number for security reasons.

Effective January 1, 2008:

Restaurant Managers and Corporate Support Staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan if they are at least 21 years old and have been with the company for 30 days.

Restaurant Hourly Associates are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan if they are at least 21 years old and have been with the company for one year.

You can enroll or change your contribution rate at any time.  Enrollments and changes will be effective on the first day of the following month.       

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Angela Cochran in the Benefits Department at AmRest Restaurants (770) 951-0586 or (800) 955-0586 ext. 154.