1. Employee vs. Employer Contributions
One important distinction in 401(k) cases is between what the employee contributed (which is generally always marital property during the marriage) and what the employer contributed. Employer contributions often have a vesting schedule—a timeline determining when they legally become the employee’s property.
In a QDRO for the Pg Group LLC 401(k) Plan, these unvested employer contributions must be handled carefully. The order may need to include language that explains how to deal with employer match amounts that become forfeited if the employee leaves the company before full vesting.

