Forfeiture provisions in pension plans are to be liberally interpreted in favor of the employee. Hart v United Brotherhood of Carpenters Joiners of America Local No 626, 352 A.2d 423 (Del Super, 1976); Paddock Pool Construction Co v Monseur, 23 Ariz. App. 451; 533 P.2d 1188 (1975). In fact, public policy requires that pension plans be construed, where possible, to avoid forfeiture.