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This bill establishes a new exception to retirement benefit suspension rules for court reporters aged 65 or older who return to full-time service in areas experiencing a critical shortage of skilled court reporters. Under the new law, these retired court reporters can return to work without having their retirement benefits suspended, provided they meet specific requirements. The bill mandates that employers seeking to reemploy a retired court reporter must: 1) notify the retirement system board within ten days of employment, 2) submit an annual declaration of intent signed by both the employer and employee by September 15th, and 3) obtain certification from the chief judge that a critical shortage exists. Before making this certification, the employer must advertise the position for 30 days in their official journal and post a notice at the Louisiana Workforce Commission's regional office to demonstrate that no other candidates applied. Importantly, disability retirees are explicitly prohibited from returning to service under this provision, and employers must continue to pay their standard retirement system contributions. The goal of this legislation appears to be addressing workforce shortages in the court reporting field while providing flexibility for experienced, retired professionals.

Labor and Employment

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=SB6&sbi=y