Why Some Ex-Workers at Bed Bath & Beyond Face 401(k) Losses Federal law generally protects retirement savings when a company files for bankruptcy. But that’s not always the case. Author: ANN CARRNS Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)