Your benefits may be affected if you work for a TRS-covered employer after retirement. Under state law, your employer is required to report your hours to DRS.
Legislation passed in 2007 prohibits prior re-employment agreements between employers and retirees who wish to return to work in a public education institution. The new legislation also requires that employers document both their hiring process and a justifiable need to hire a retiree.
When you apply for retirement you will receive the brochure, Thinking About Working After Retirement? in your retirement application packet. The brochure will inform you of the rules regarding post-retirement employment. If you are unsure, please call DRS before you return to work. You can also obtain a copy of Thinking About Working After Retirement? by contacting DRS.