Applying the different California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) rules related to Temporary Upgrade Pay, out-of-class appointments, and non-reportable extra-duty pays can be unnerving. For classic employees, compensation for appointments meeting the definition of Temporary Upgrade Pay are reportable to CalPERS and is included in pension benefits. For out-of-class appointments, the Government Code establishes a
Third Party Independent Contractor Agreements Do Not Guarantee Protection from CalPERS Membership
This post was authored by Kevin J. Chicas.
It is not uncommon for public agencies to contract with another organization or company to provide temporary services to cover for vacant positions. A recent decision issued by the CalPERS Board of Administration (the “Fuller” Decision) illustrates why public employers should be careful about
California Supreme Court Holds That Air Time is Not a Vested Right, Passes on Reexamining “California Rule”
This Special Bulletin was authored by Frances Rogers & Amit Katzir.
The California Supreme Court issued a long-awaited decision in Cal Fire Local 2881 v. CalPERS, a case addressing whether the Legislature’s elimination of “air time” as an optional benefit for members of CalPERS unconstitutionally impaired a vested contractual right. Holding that the
It’s a New Fiscal Year – Time to Reset Your CalPERS Stopwatch
This post was authored by Matthew Nakano.
As public agencies near the end of the first quarter of the new fiscal year, now is the ideal time for California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) agencies to verify that hours worked are being tracked for certain types of employees. The consequences for failing to accurately
Deadline For Reporting Out-of-Class Appointments to CalPERS Is Fast Approaching: Are You Ready?
The post was authored by Stephanie Lowe.
CalPERS agencies must report the number of hours worked by employees in “out-of-class appointments” to CalPERS no later than July 30, 2018. As discussed in our earlier blog, Assembly Bill 1487 went into effect January 1, 2018 adding Government Code section 20480 to the Public Employees’
CalPERS Issues Circular Letter Regarding Employer Obligations for Out-of-Class Appointments, But Many Questions Remain
This post was authored by Michael Youril.
On April 27, 2018, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) issued Circular Letter No.: 200-021-18, which discusses limitations imposed on “out-of-class appointments” by Assembly Bill 1487, which added Government Code section 20480. The Circular Letter also provides direction to employers for reporting hours for out-of-class
CalPERS Reduces Amortization Period with Impacts to Employer Contribution Rates
This post was authored by Stephanie J. Lowe and Frances Rogers.
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) recently decided to change its Actuarial Amortization Policy (“Amortization Policy”), which will impact employer contribution rates for contracting agencies. The revised Amortization Policy will go into effect for public agencies in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, which
Labor Negotiations in 2017 – My Life at the Table
This post was authored by Peter J. Brown
As 2017 comes to a close, it is a time of reflection for me since I have spent so much time this year in collective bargaining negotiations and in Board and Council meetings to discuss these negotiations. It is an interesting time in our nation with a
New Law on Out-of-Class Assignments Requires More Homework for CalPERS Agencies
The California Legislature recently passed AB 1487, which is now codified as Government Code section 20480. The new law applies only to CalPERS agencies and limits the amount of time that an employee can work in an “out-of-class appointment” to 960 hours per fiscal year.
What is an “Out-of-Class” Appointment?
Section 20480, subdivision (f), defines
Retirement for Disability – Latest Developments in CalPERS’ Requirements
Retirement for disability can already be a cumbersome and confusing process. The California Public Employees’ Retirement System’s (CalPERS) new and additional mandates – as set forth in its March 30, 2017 Circular Letter – raises the ante. The Letter informs all contracting public agencies of the following six requirements pertaining to the disability retirement of