§ 19-8-1201

19-8-1201. Reemployment of retired members -- contributions required. (1) A retired member who returns to employment covered by the retirement system for 480 hours or more in a calendar year must become an active member of the system. Upon reinstatement as an active member, benefit payments must cease until subsequent retirement. (2) A retired member who returns to employment covered by the retirement system for less than 480 hours in a calendar year may not become an active member. The retirement benefit of a retired member in covered employment must be reduced by $1 for each $3 earned in excess of $5,000 in a calendar year. (3) Retired members who return to active service pursuant to subsection (1) are subject to the employee and employer contributions set forth in 19-8-502 and 19-8-504. (4) The employer of a retired member who is returning to covered employment pursuant to subsection (2) shall contribute the amounts specified in 19-8-504. History: En. Sec. 26, Ch. 195, L. 2017.