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Hardship Withdrawal - Can this be done without directly involving my employer? I'm in immediate need for hardship withdrawal, I can also go with a loan, but I incline towards withdrawal, as with a loan, I will have to pay it immediately if my employer will let me go for any reason. How does this process work? Who do I send documentation to? Will my employer be notified / examine my documentation, or are there protection laws where I don't have to fully disclose the situation? Thanks!