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Need help with NEW return-to-work (RTW) provisions? 

TRSL has updated its online employer resources to help you get up to speed and comply with the state’s new RTW provisions in Act 149 of 2015.There are several important changes to the law employers need to be aware of:

Employer procedures manual:

• Retirees Returning to Work (Index 15.0)
• Step-by-Step: Declaring a Critical Shortage and Certifying Positions
• Return-to-Work Frequently Asked Questions
• Return-To-Work Flowcharts

Still have questions? Contact TRSL's Sylvia Miller.

Retirement age now 62 for new hires

Act 226 of last year's legislative session created a new tier of retirement benefits with different eligibility requirements for newly hired public employees whose membership became effective on or after July 1, 2015. Please keep these eligibility requirements in mind when enrolling new members this fall:

Regular Plan & Plan B eligibility:

• 5 years of service at age 62 (excludes military service)
• 20 years of service at any age (actuarially reduced; excludes military service)

Final average compensation (FAC):

• Five-year FAC with 15% salary cap

For more information, please reference "Your New TRSL Membership" at www.TRSL.org. 

TRSL's Employer Services provides on-site training

Schedule training today to get help with any of these topics:

• Resolving questionable year reports
• Sick leave or return-to-work reporting
  
• Information gathering (retrieving or collecting back years and current year data) 
• Using TRSL’s online tools and reports
• Monthly reporting and salary corrections
• Eligibility and enrollment issues
  
• Or, any TRSL-related topic
  

Interested? Contact one of the staff members below toll free at 1-877-ASK-TRSL (1-877-275-8775). If emailing, please include what type of assistance is needed.