24. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

The Company participates in a defined contribution plan covering all eligible employees whereby employees may elect to contribute a percentage of their compensation to the plan. Employees that are age 21 or older, and have completed 60 days of service, are eligible to participate. The Company matches 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions. Employee contributions and the Company match are immediately 100% vested. During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company made contributions of $2.9 million and $2.4 million, respectively, to the plan as an employer match to the employee’s contributions.