Employee vs. Employer Contributions
In the North Central International 401(k) Plan 3, contributions are generally made by both the employee and the employer. When drafting a QDRO, you’ll need to determine whether the alternate payee is entitled to:
- A percentage of the employee’s total balance as of a certain date
- Only the vested portion of employer contributions
- Gains and losses on the transferred amount
Employer contributions often come with vesting schedules, which may impact how much of the account is eligible for division. A non-vested portion will typically be forfeited unless specified otherwise.

