Employer Faq

Frequently Asked Questions

This page contains some of the most commonly asked questions and is a good place to look if you are in need of help. Remember, you can also find answers in the Retirement Coordinator Manual or by contacting OPERS.

Enrollment

Who should be enrolled?
How do I enroll a new member?
How do I get an online id?
When does an employee participate with OPERS? (999 employees)
Why do I have to enroll part-time employees in OPERS, if they aren’t entitled to other benefits from my employer?
What happens if an employee that I did not enroll in OPERS works 1000 or more hours in a year?
What happens if an employee that I did enroll in OPERS works less than 1000 hours in a year?
- “Members of OPERS whose hours worked and/or salary earned falls below eligibility levels after they have established eligibility in OPERS (with no break in service) remain eligibile for participation and must continue to participate.” – Section 3.1

Service

How does leave without pay affect eligibility for retirement?
How is the Final Average Salary calculated?
What is the Step-Up plan?
How does unused sick leave work?
- How do I update my employer’s unused sick leave policy?
- If an employee has 960 hours of unused sick leave, will they get another year of service?
What is the “optimal” date for retirement? (What is a rolling calendar?)

Payroll & Contribution Questions

When is the payroll report and remittance due to OPERS?
What do I need to know about employees moving between agencies?
When do I start withholding contributions?
What are the current contribution rates?
Who do I contact if I have questions about payroll reporting?

Retirement Questions (What happens when a member leaves employment?)

What is my role during the retirement process?
What forms will I need, and where can I find them?
What do I need to know about a member leaving employment? (Vesting vs Withdrawing)
- Filling out the form. Tell the member their options.