Paying Employer Liabilities

Paying Employer Liabilities

There are two different methods of paying employer charges: Direct Pay and Foundation Program.

Direct Pay

Direct Pay employers pay employee and employer charges directly to SERS.

Direct Pay employers also choose to pay the Surcharge directly. If a Direct Pay employer chooses to pay employer charges through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) School Foundation Program, the employer will need to contact Employer Services to initiate the change.

Foundation Program

Foundation participating districts pay employer charges through the DEW School Foundation Program. Employer Statements are NOT paid through the Foundation Program.