The 457(B) Plan allows employees to make regular contributions into retirement savings. There are both pre-tax and after-tax savings options.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. Find your employer's plan. You must complete the Leave Payout Deferral Form before your last day of employment if you want any leave payout to be deferred. Learn about the benefits and application process for service retirement, disability, and industrial disability retirement.