Salary Estimates are Now Open on eSERS and Due by May 21, 2025 For Foundation-participating districts, now is the time to enter your salary estimates for the 2026 fiscal year. Enter the new amount in the Salary Estimate application on…
The Social Security Administration has released an updated version of Form SSA-1945, the Statement Concerning Your Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security, due to the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA). Earlier versions of SSA-1945 discussed…
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…
The Employer Outreach team is hitting the road this spring with their Employer 101 Workshop. The Employer 101 Workshop will cover important topics including: membership, compensation, contribution reporting, payments, and annual processes. The registration fee for the workshop is $30. This…
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…
