Employee vs. Employer Contributions
In many 401(k) plans like the Hospital Laundry Service, Inc.. 401(k) Salary Reduction Plan, there are two types of contributions:
- Employee deferrals: Salary deductions made by the plan participant. These are always 100% vested and eligible for division in a QDRO.
- Employer contributions: Matching or discretionary contributions made by the sponsor, Hospital laundry service, Inc.. 401(k) salary reduction plan. These may be subject to a vesting schedule.
A well-drafted QDRO will clearly define what portion of the total balance is eligible for division and specify how to handle any unvested employer contributions.

