Employee vs. Employer Contributions
In a 401(k), account balances usually consist of:
- Employee deferrals (what the participant contributed)
- Employer contributions (matching or profit-sharing)
Many QDROs only divide the vested portion of the account. The Lg Display America 401(k) Plan likely has a vesting schedule for employer contributions, meaning some portions may be forfeited if the employee hasn’t met certain service requirements. When drafting a QDRO, we need to specify whether the Alternate Payee gets only the vested portion or if the order should cover future vesting (if allowed by the plan).

