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…
Scammers are at it again. If you received an innocent-sounding text from a number you did not recognize, it’s probably not that innocent. It might be the start of a “wrong phone number” scam, which is being used to steal money…
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…
This summer, Employer Outreach is offering in-person training. Join the live eSERS demos at the SERS building in Columbus or schedule an Employer One-on-One site visit. If you are new to your employer role or would like a refresher on the…
We are proud to serve all the public school bus drivers in Ohio. As we have witnessed time and time again, these dedicated women and men often go beyond their duties of transporting students to and from school. To all our…
Today we’re celebrating the heroes who don’t need capes: the school lunch staff of Ohio’s public schools! These hardworking, everyday heroes make sure their students are ready to take on the school day by providing healthy and nutritious meals. Give a…
On March 4, SERS staff counted ballots for the two employee-member seats, with terms beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2029. The ballot counting process was observed by representatives of the Attorney General’s Office and the Secretary of State….
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced yesterday that it will begin issuing retroactive payments in February and increasing monthly payments in April as a result of the recent Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) repeal. The SSA said…
At its December meeting, the Board certified that Jeanine Alexander, James Haller, and Rebekah Roe submitted sufficient petitions to qualify as candidates for the two four-year employee-member seats with terms that begin July 1, 2025, and end on June 30, 2029….
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…
