Employee vs. Employer Contributions
Employee contributions are always 100% vested—these are amounts the employee chose to defer from their paycheck. Employer contributions, such as matches or profit-sharing, are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule. Under the Renaissance Financial Corporation 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan & Trust, unvested employer contributions can be forfeited if the employee leaves or divorces before meeting certain service requirements.
A well-drafted QDRO must clearly state whether it awards a percentage of the total balance, just the vested portion, or includes future vesting. If not clearly defined, this can lead to disputes and delays in dividing the account.

