Employee and Employer Contributions
The participant in the Yerecic Label Co.., Inc. Savings and Retirement Plan likely receives both employee deferrals and employer matching contributions. While employee contributions are 100% owned by the participant, employer contributions may be subject to a vesting schedule. If the divorce occurs before the participant is fully vested, the ex-spouse cannot be awarded portions of the unvested account.
Make sure your QDRO clearly identifies:
- Which contributions are being split—employee, employer, or both
- The division method—percentage, flat dollar, or specific balance
- The effective date of division—usually the date of divorce or another agreed-upon date

