Employee Contributions vs. Employer Contributions
In most 401(k) plans, including the Arraya Solutions, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan & Trust, an employee elects to contribute a portion of their paycheck to their retirement account. The employer may also contribute through matching or discretionary profit-sharing contributions. This distinction matters because:
- Employee contributions are always 100% vested
- Employer contributions may have a vesting schedule
So, while you might assume you’re entitled to 50% of the entire account balance, that isn’t always the case. If some of the employer match isn’t fully vested on the date of divorce or division, that portion could be forfeited, and your portion would be calculated accordingly.

