Retirement: county employees; employment of retirant in a county sheriff’s office; allow without forfeiting retirement allowance. Amends sec. 12a of 1851 PA 156 (MCL 46.12a).
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows retired county employees, including those in the sheriff’s office, to continue working for their county without forfeiting their retirement benefits. It amends an existing law to broaden the eligibility for county employees to receive group life, health, and retirement coverage, and to provide pension or retirement benefits to long-term employees. The bill also addresses situations where a retired employee is rehired, outlining repayment requirements for any previously-paid participation amounts. Finally, it includes provisions related to military service credit and adjustments to retirement benefits.
Key provisions
- Allows retired county employees to continue working without forfeiting retirement benefits.
- Expands eligibility for group life, health, and retirement coverage for county employees, retirees, and dependents.
- Provides for pension or retirement benefits to employees with 25 or more years of service or age 60 with 5 years of service.
- Outlines repayment requirements for retired employees rehired by the county.
- Addresses credit for military service for eligible employees.
- Includes provisions for adjusting retirement benefits based on increased compensation.
- Allows for a straight life retirement allowance in cases of divorce.
- Provides for a policy to ensure uniform application of the provisions of the bill.
Who is affected
- County employees
- Retired county employees
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