What is the logic behind a 50% of X% 401(k) contribution match?
In the situation where an employer is contributing a match to a 401(k), apparently a common formula is to match 50% of employee contributions up to a percentage of their salary. I have also seen this phrased as "50 cents for every dollar". If the amount is 50% match up to 6% of salary, this equates to "you put in 6% and we'll put in 3%". The match is not more or less either way. It instead forces the employee to put in more money, which has no benefit to the employer. I don't see any advantage to the employer to do it this way, there is only disadvantage to the employee.