WRS annuitants who have met all terms and conditions associated with having a valid termination and meeting the minimum break in service requirement may return to work for a WRS employer.
The information pertains to an appeal by a number of employees working in county jails throughout the state (jailers) of Wisconsin. The appeal was based on their employer’s determination that they should be reported to the Wisconsin Retirement System as General Category employees instead of protective category employees with Social Security.
Employers may be required to report prior year adjustments to employee hours, earnings or employee-paid required contributions by completing and submitting this report.
If you make this election, 50% of all your future WRS employee and employer required contributions and additional contributions will be deposited in the Variable Fund. The other 50% will be invested in the Core Fund.
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The WRS covers employees of the state of Wisconsin and employees of local government employers who elect to participate, and Milwaukee Public School District teachers.
The costs of providing care are high and demands on a caregiver's time are significant. Even if you are not a caregiver currently, there is a good chance you will be at some point in your life. Use the information and resources on this page to help you learn about caregiving and make a plan for financial security.
Learn how your age at retirement may affect when you may retire and the amount of your benefit. Includes information about how your employment category and years of service affects your retirement age.
