Bill > LB689

This bill modifies two sections of Nebraska law related to school employees' retirement, primarily addressing how employees can return to work after retirement or separation from service. The bill clarifies rules for temporary, substitute, and volunteer work for retired or separated school employees, specifically removing the previous limitation of "not greater than eight days of work during a calendar month" when defining intermittent work. It establishes procedures for members who want to return to work after retirement, including how they can accrue service credit, make contributions to the retirement system, and maintain their existing retirement benefits. The bill provides detailed guidelines for determining when a member has truly terminated employment, including a 180-day waiting period and provisions for members to seek determinations from retirement system administrators about their employment status. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for how members can restore previously withdrawn contributions and earn additional service credit, with specific rules about crediting service and calculating retirement annuities for reemployed members. These changes aim to provide more flexibility for school employees in managing their retirement and post-retirement employment while maintaining the integrity of the retirement system.

Labor and Employment

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