Both Due No Later than August 26, 2025 Employer Statement The Employer Statement includes contribution and payment detail for the 2025 fiscal year as posted through July 18, 2025. Any activity for fiscal year 2025 received after July 18, 2025, is…
SERS’ new definition of Compensation went into effect on July 1, 2025. The Compensation Fact Sheet and the Compensation Chart, What’s New and What’s Not Changing, detail the new rule changes. Compensation Determination Documentation When a question exists as to…
With the end of FY2025 approaching, payroll schedules will be reaching their end date and will need to be extended. Please be sure to extend any active payroll schedules before their end dates so that you will be able to upload…
New Definition of Compensation Effective July 1, 2025 At the November 2024 Board Meeting, the Board adopted a new definition of compensation, which will be effective July 1, 2025. The new administrative rule 3309-1-02 sets forth an expanded definition of SERS-covered…
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…
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…
