At its November 2024 meeting, the SERS Board adopted a new modernized definition of compensation to better align with how employers are currently compensating employees. The new definition is set forth in new administrative rule 3309-1-02 and will replace the existing…
Common Law Employee or Independent Contractor? If you contract directly with a person to provide services, and the nature of the person’s relationship to you is that of an employee – not independent contractor – that person must contribute to…
Please remember that before your school district changes an existing Pick-up Plan or implements a new plan, the school district must take formal written action. eSERS also needs to be updated with the new information. This is important because pursuant to…
Enroll new employees and reemployed retirees by using the “Upload Enrollment Files” or “Manual Enrollment Entry” applications found on eSERS. As the employer, you are responsible for the timely and accurate submission of enrollment information. The individual’s account is established only…
SERS continues to increase security protections and upgrade functionality to protect member data. At its July meeting, the Retirement Board approved a rule stating that an employer must notify SERS if they experience a cybersecurity incident impacting them and prompting the…
Bank Account Maintenance Recently, SERS implemented an electronic refund option. If a district would like its refund to be issued electronically, SERS will deposit the refund into the account specified. If your Employer Statement reflects “Amount Due to District,” the…
Recently the eSERS registration and login process changed. eSERS no longer uses security phrases, images, or questions when logging in. All web users now must use a password and a verification code to access eSERS. We have provided updated resources for…
On April 14, 2023, it will be required to provide a personal email address while enrolling a new member (upload and manual entry). If the personal email address is not provided, the enrollment file or manual enrollment entry will be in…
