Understanding Employee vs. Employer Contributions
The Complete Industries, Inc.. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan likely has both employee deferral contributions and employer matching or profit-sharing contributions.
- Employee Contributions: These are usually 100% vested and can be divided between spouses regardless of how long they’ve been in the plan.
- Employer Contributions: These may be subject to a vesting schedule. If the employee spouse hasn’t been with the company long, part of the employer contribution might be forfeited.
It’s critical that your QDRO includes appropriate language to divide only the vested portion of employer contributions unless state law or the divorce agreement dictates otherwise.

