Employee and Employer Contributions
401(k) plans typically include both employee deferrals and employer contributions. A QDRO should specify clearly whether the division applies to:
- Just the employee’s deferrals
- Employer contributions as well
- Pre-marital vs. post-marital account activity
In the Quality Temp Staffing 401(k) Plan, you’ll want to review whether employer contributions are subject to a vesting schedule (common in corporate general business plans) before finalizing the division. If part of the contributions aren’t vested, the alternate payee may receive less than expected—or nothing—from that portion.

