Selecting to stop contributions will require the completion of a new participation agreement to restart your contributions to the deferred compensation plan. Sign up and manage your deferred compensation retirement account.Unforeseeable emergency withdrawals from the Maricopa County. Deferred Compensation Plan must meet the requirements of Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Plan consists of the provisions set forth in this plan document and is applicable to the Employer and each. Employee who elects to participate in the Plan. To initiate a hardship withdrawal, participants complete a Hardship Distribution Request form and submit to Empower. If you have any questions about completing this form, or about applying for a withdrawal on your own behalf, please contact Carolina Lopez at (510) 464-6208. The withdrawals are also subject to state income tax.