Deferred compensation is a financial arrangement where employees can elect to receive a portion of their income at a later date, typically during retirement. Cook County offers a Section 457 deferred compensation plan as a tax-deferred method for you to save for retirement.A voluntary retirement savings plan that provides quality investment options, investment educational programs and related services. An executive participates in Organization A's nonqualified deferred compensation plan. Some deferred compensation contracts provide that benefits are payable immediately if an employee dies or becomes disabled during the eligibility period.