N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-3.8 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-3.8
Eligibility for membership in PFRS, transfers from PERS
Status: in_force

1. a. The following are eligible, regardless of age, to become members of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRS) as provided in this supplementary act: (1) any policeman or fireman employed on the effective date of this supplementary act by a municipality, which was not required to participate in PFRS under section 3 of P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-3) and has not adopted that act, who meets the requirements for membership in PFRS as set forth in the definitions of "Policeman" and "Fireman" in section 1 of that act, as amended and supplemented, and who is enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement System of New Jersey (PERS) on that date; (2) any policeman employed on the effective date of this supplementary act by a county who is enrolled in PERS on that date; (3) any sheriff's officer, sergeant sheriff's officer, lieutenant sheriff's officer, captain sheriff's officer, chief sheriff's officer, or sheriff's investigator employed on the effective date of this supplementary act in the offices of the county sheriffs who is enrolled in PERS on that date; (4) any correction officer, senior correction officer, correction officer sergeant, correction officer lieutenant, correction officer captain, investigator, senior investigator, principal investigator, assistant chief investigator, chief investigator, or director of custody operations I, II, III employed on the effective date of this supplementary act in the Department of Corrections who is enrolled in PERS on that date; (5) any county correction officer, county correction sergeant, county correction lieutenant, county correction captain, or county deputy warden employed on the effective date of this supplementary act in the several county jails who is enrolled in PERS on that date; (6) any principal inspector employed on the effective date of this supplementary act in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Bureau, Department of Law and Public Safety who is enrolled in PERS on that date; (7) any police officer, police sergeant, or police lieutenant employed on the effective date of this supplementary act in the Department of Human Services who is enrolled in PERS on that date; and (8) any fireman employed on the effective date of this supplementary act by a fire district in which the provisions of P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-1 et seq.) are not operative who meets the requirements for membership in PFRS as set forth in the definition of "Fireman" in section 1 of that act, as amended and supplemented, and who is enrolled in PERS on that date. b. Any person eligible pursuant to subsection a. of this section to become a member of PFRS may, regardless of age, transfer membership from PERS to PFRS in accordance with the provisions of the law and regulations governing the retirement system relative to interfund transfers by waiving, within 90 days of the effective date of this supplementary act, all rights and benefits which would otherwise be provided by PERS. If an eligible person does not file a timely waiver of PERS benefits, the person's pension status shall remain unchanged and the person's membership shall not be transferred to PFRS. Transfers under this section shall take effect on the first day of the first full calendar month following the effective date of this supplementary act by at least 180 days. PERS shall transmit to PFRS an amount equal to the present value of the benefit under PERS accrued to the date of transfer by each person transferring to PFRS. The service credit accrued in PERS to the date of transfer shall be transferred to PFRS and may be used to meet any service credit requirement for benefits under PFRS. Any benefit of a member who transfers membership from PERS to PFRS under this supplementary act based upon service credit shall be the amount of benefit determined as provided under PFRS based upon the total amount of service credit multiplied by the ratio of the service credit under PFRS from the date of transfer to the total amount of service credit, plus a benefit comparable to a PERS deferred, early or regular service retirement benefit, as appropriate, based upon the age of the member at the time of retirement and the amount of PERS service credit transferred to PFRS, determined as provided under the law and regulations governing PERS for the benefit. The total amount of service credit in PFRS, including the transferred PERS service credit, may be used to meet the service credit requirement for the benefit comparable to a PERS deferred or early retirement benefit, but the benefit shall be calculated only on the transferred PERS service credit. Active and retired death benefits, accidental death benefits, and ordinary and accidental disability retirement benefits for members transferring to PFRS under this supplementary act shall be the benefits provided under PFRS. For members transferring to PFRS under this supplementary act, the widows' or widowers' pensions provided under section 26 of P.L.1967, c.250 (C.43:16A-12.1) shall be the amount of the benefit determined as provided in section 26 multiplied by the ratio of the service credit under PFRS from the date of transfer to the total amount of service credit. Transferring members shall be entitled to elect optional retirement allowances for the portions of their retirement benefits based upon their PERS service credit as provided under the laws and regulations governing selection of optional retirement allowances under PERS. L.1993,c.247,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-30 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-30
Costs for accrued liability on prior service certificates
Status: in_force

The county, municipality or political subdivision thereof shall be liable to the board of trustees for the whole costs for the accrued liability on account of service credited on all prior service certificates issued to any policeman or fireman employed by it. L.1945, c. 148, p. 533, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 43:6A-9.2 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-9.2
Judge serving at age 60
Status: in_force

Any judge of the several courts who shall have attained the age of 60 years or more while serving as such judge may retire; provided that such election is communicated by such member to the retirement system by filing a written application duly attested stating at what time subsequent to the execution and filing thereof he desires to be retired. He shall receive an annuity which is the actuarial equivalent of his accumulated deductions together with regular interest, and a pension which, when added to the member's annuity, will provide a retirement allowance in the amount of 2% of his final salary multiplied by his number of years of judicial service up to 25 plus 1% of his final salary multiplied by his number of years of service over 25. The State House Commission shall retire him at the time specified or at such other time within 1 month after the date so specified as the commission finds advisable. L.1973, c. 304, s. 6, eff. Dec. 7, 1973. Amended by L.1981, c. 470, s. 24, eff. Jan. 19, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15C-6 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15C / Section 15C-6
Provision of insurance by retirement program.
Status: in_force

6. a. The retirement program shall, under a group contract or contracts, provide life insurance and provide the option of obtaining disability insurance benefits for all participants in the retirement program on a basis to be determined by the State Treasurer. The State Treasurer is authorized to promulgate appropriate rules and regulations and perform other duties as necessary for the implementation and operation of the program. b. The State Treasurer is hereby authorized to purchase from one or more insurance companies, as the State Treasurer shall determine, group life insurance and disability benefit coverage to provide for the death benefits and disability benefits in the amounts specified in this act. Such group life insurance and disability benefit coverage may be provided under one or more policies issued to the State Treasurer specifically for this purpose or, in the discretion of the State Treasurer, under one or more policies issued to the State Treasurer which provide group life insurance coverage for members of one or more pension funds or retirement systems of the State of New Jersey. Any dividend or retrospective rate credit allowed by an insurance company attributable to the retirement program shall be credited to the funds available to meet the State's obligations under the retirement program. Premiums for such group insurance coverage shall be paid from a special fund, hereby created, called the "Defined Contribution Retirement Program Group Insurance Premium Fund." The State Treasurer shall estimate annually the amount that will be required for premiums for such benefits for the ensuing fiscal year and shall certify such amounts that shall be applied to the total State and other employer contributions due on behalf of the participants in the retirement program from the State and other employers, depositing such amounts in the premium fund. Additionally, employers shall pay their share of the administrative costs of the program. The intervals for all payments and the allocation of administrative costs shall be determined by the Division of Pensions and Benefits including due dates and penalties for noncompliance. During the period such group insurance policy or policies are in effect with respect to participants in the retirement program, the State Treasurer shall not commingle moneys in this fund with any funds established under the retirement program. c. A life insurance company shall meet the following requirements in order to provide coverage under this section: (1) be licensed under the laws of the State of New Jersey to transact life and accidental death insurance, and the amount of its group life insurance in the State of New Jersey shall, at the time the insurance is to be purchased, equal at least 1% of the total amount of such group life insurance in the State of New Jersey in all life insurance companies; or (2) come within the exceptions provided in P.L.1968, c.234 (C.17:32-16 et seq.). L.2007, c.92, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15A-23 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-23
Expense fund.
Status: in_force

23. The expenses of administration of the retirement system on behalf of State employee members shall be paid by the State of New Jersey. The administration fees hereafter paid by participating employers other than the State, shall be used to pay the expenses of administration of the retirement system on behalf of all members other than State employees. For purposes of this section, during the term of the lottery contribution made pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2017, c.98 (C.5:9-22.8), the expenses of the Lottery Enterprise shall not be considered to be expenses of the retirement system. L.1954, c.84, s.23; amended 2017, c.98, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 43:23-25 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-25
Information packets.
Status: in_force

13. a. Prior to the opening of the program for enrollment, the board shall design and disseminate to all employers an employer information packet and an employee information packet, which shall include background information on the program, appropriate disclosures for employees, and, if necessary, information regarding the vendor Internet website described in subsection j. of section 14 of this act. The board shall establish and maintain an internet website designed to make available to employers, employees, and members of the general public the employee information packet, the employer information packet, all reports provided pursuant to subsection a. of section 18 of P.L.2019, c.56 (C.43:23-30), and any other reports, documents or information deemed appropriate by the board. b. For the first six months following the opening of the program, the board shall provide a process by which employers may register for participation in the program. c. The employee information packet designed by the board shall include a disclosure form. The disclosure form shall explain, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1) the benefits and risks associated with making contributions to the program; (2) the mechanics of how to make contributions to the program; (3) how to opt out of the program; (4) how to participate in the program with a level of employee contributions other than three percent; (5) the process for withdrawal of retirement savings; (6) how to obtain additional information about the program; (7) that employees seeking financial advice should contact financial advisors, that participating employers are not in a position to provide financial advice, and that participating employers are not liable for decisions employees make pursuant to this act; (8) that the program is not an employer-sponsored retirement plan; and (9) that the program fund is not guaranteed by the State. d. The employee information packet shall also include a form for an employee to note his or her decision to opt out of participation in the program or elect to participate with a level of employee contributions other than three percent. e. Participating employers shall supply the employee information packet to employees upon implementation of the program. Participating employers shall supply the employee information packet to new employees at the time of hiring, and new employees may opt out of participation in the program or elect to participate with a level of employee contributions other than three percent at that time. L.2019, c.56, s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-18.66 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-18.66
Administrative expenses
Status: in_force

The pension commission shall estimate and certify, annually, to the board of chosen freeholders of the county, a reasonable amount required to defray the administrative expenses of this retirement system in the ensuing year, and the board of chosen freeholders shall pay such amount to the pension commission as other expense funds of the county are paid. L.1948, c. 310, p. 1251, s. 17.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-32 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-32
Information transmitted to board
Status: in_force

The chief financial officer of each county, municipality or political subdivision having employees who are members of this fund shall transmit to the board of trustees such information as the board shall, from time to time, require. L.1945, c. 148, p. 533, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-18.56 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-18.56
Other county retirement systems superseded; transfer of moneys and assets
Status: in_force

It is the intention of this act that the retirement system herein provided for shall on January first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine, and thereafter, supersede and take the place of any county retirement system which shall be in operation in such county under and by virtue of the Revised Statutes, as follows: County detectives in counties of the first, second, third and fifth classes (article two of chapter ten of Title 43 of the Revised Statutes); Probation officers of counties of over eighty-three thousand inhabitants (article five of chapter ten of Title 43 of the Revised Statutes); Sheriff's employees in counties of the first and second classes (article six of chapter ten of Title 43 of the Revised Statutes); County superintendents of weights and measures and assistant superintendents of weights and measures ( "An act providing for the retirement of persons employed in the department of weights and measures of any county in this State, and providing a pension for such persons so retired," filed June twenty-first, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-eight) (P.L.1938, c. 397); County park police in counties of more than two hundred thousand population (sections 40:37-157 to 40:37-174, inclusive, of the Revised Statutes); Court interpreters in counties of the second class (article nine of chapter ten of Title 43 of the Revised Statutes); and that such other county retirement systems shall be merged into and become part of the retirement system herein provided for and which shall be construed to be a continuation of such other county retirement systems; provided, however, that prior to such merger becoming effective, all such other county retirement systems shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of their respective statutes. If any of such other county retirement systems, created and maintained under and by virtue of said statutes, shall be in operation in any such county at the time of the adoption of this act, all moneys, appropriated and set aside by the board of chosen freeholders for pension purposes under such systems, securities and other assets of such other systems shall be transferred, on January first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine, by the trustees of such systems, or the board of chosen freeholders, as the case may be, to the pension commission of the retirement system created by this act, which pension commission is hereby empowered to receive them, and the same shall become the property of and be placed in the retirement system herein provided for, and such other county retirement systems shall then cease to exist as separate retirement systems. If it shall not be possible or practicable for the trustees of any of such other county retirement systems to transfer all moneys, securities and other assets of such systems to the said pension commission on January first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine, all such moneys, securities and other assets shall be transferred to said pension commission as soon as possible and practicable after such day, and any such transfer shall be made as of such day. All pensions and other benefits allowed prior to January first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine, under the statutes governing such other retirement systems shall thereafter be paid by the pension commission herein provided for from the retirement system herein provided for, according to the statute under which such pension or other benefits were allowed. L.1948, c. 310, p. 1240, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 43:6A-11.2 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-11.2
Deferred retirement, annuities, Judicial Retirement System, reactivation.
Status: in_force

1. A person who deferred retirement pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2019, c.287 (C.43:6A-11.1) between November 1, 2020 and the effective date of this act, P.L.2023, c.31 (C.43:6A-11.2), and had received annuities from a State-administered retirement account while a member of the Judicial Retirement System pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1973, c.140 (C.43:6A-14), which annuities ceased upon commencing service as a county prosecutor or as the Administrative Director of the Courts, may notify the Division of Pensions and Benefits of the person's election to have the annuities that were received by such person while a member of the Judicial Retirement System reactivated during such person's service as a county prosecutor or as the Administrative Director of the Courts. L.2023, c.31.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-16.13 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-16.13
Mortgage loan standards, guidelines.
Status: in_force

6. The board of trustees, with the advice of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, shall set mortgage loan standards and guidelines for loans made pursuant to this act, including mortgage loan maturity terms, participation fees, mortgage loan insurance requirements, lender compensation rates, servicing fees, loan-to-value ratios, minimum and maximum mortgage loan amounts and eligibility standards consistent with section 4 of this L.1992, c.78, s.6; amended 2018, c.55, s.23.
N.J. Stat. § 43:13-22.65 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-22.65
Unlawful action--bar to pension
Status: in_force

If any member shall become incapacitated from or shall lose his life in the performance or commission of any unlawful act which would warrant his dismissal from the employ of the city, no pension shall be paid to such member or to his widow, her husband, his or her children or dependent parents. L.1964, c. 275, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-66 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-66
Pension of employee's spouse
Status: in_force

The widow of any sheriff's employee who shall die from any cause shall receive a pension so long as she shall remain unmarried, equal to one-half of the amount of the annual salary of such sheriff's employee at the time of his death, and at her death, or in case there be no widow, his minor child or children, until each reaches the age of 16 years, shall receive the amount of said pension for their support. A "widower" shall receive the same benefits as a "widow" receives pursuant to this section. Amended by L. 1957, c. 222, p. 767, s. 1; L. 1985, c. 218, s. 2, eff. July 2, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 43:13-22.52 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-22.52
Members and conditions for membership.
Status: in_force

3. The members and conditions of membership in the retirement system created by this act shall be as follows: (a) Any person who shall become an employee of the city after the effective date of P.L.1964, c.275 (C.43:13-22.50 et seq.) and prior to his attainment of the age of 40 years, shall become a member of the retirement system, as a condition of his employment, unless the person is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System, pursuant to P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-1 et seq.), in which that person shall remain enrolled; provided that he shall submit to and pass the physical and mental examinations required by the commission and shall provide such evidence of good health, at said time, as the commission shall require. (b) Upon written application made to the commission within 6 months after the effective date of this act, any employee of the city who became such on or before said date and prior to his attainment of the age of 40 years who is not a member of the pension fund in effect in said city under and by virtue of article 2, chapter 13, Title 43 of the Revised Statutes, shall be entitled to become a member of the retirement system. Such member shall receive credit for all of his prior service in the employ of said city provided that payments are made by such member in an amount or amounts calculated in accordance with the rules of the commission as may be necessary to provide the entire actuarial cost of such prior service credit. In the event that such member retires before he completes the payment for all of his prior service credit, credit for such service shall be given in direct proportion as the amount paid bears to the total amount of the obligation. (c) Any employee who on the effective date of this act is a member of the pension fund in effect in said city under and by virtue of article 2, chapter 13, Title 43 of the Revised Statutes, shall, upon such date, automatically become a member of the retirement system, and any such employee shall be deemed to agree and consent to such transfer of his membership. (d) Upon written application made to the commission within 6 months after the effective date of this act, any employee of the city as of such date, with or without veteran's status, who has not attained the age of 60 years and who has 20 or more years of prior service credit in the Public Employees' Retirement System of the State of New Jersey or in the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund of the State of New Jersey, or who has less than 20 years of such prior service credit and whose present age reduced by the total years of such prior service credit is less than 40 years, who shall become a member of the retirement system may transfer such prior service credit to the retirement system. Such transfer shall become effective upon the remittance to the retirement system by the said State pension systems of all accumulated member's contributions, with interest, standing to the credit of the member and of that portion of the actuarial reserve accumulated on his account provided for by contributions of the city. (e) Upon written application made to the commission within 6 months after the effective date of this act, any permanent employee of the city who became such on or before February 22, 1965 and prior to his attainment of age 50 but on or after his attainment of age 40, who was not a member of the pension fund in effect in said city under and by virtue of article 2, chapter 13, Title 43 of the Revised Statutes, shall be entitled to become a member of the retirement system. Such member shall receive credit for all or any part of his prior service, as he may elect, in the employ of said city provided that payments are made by such member in an amount or amounts as may be necessary to provide the entire actuarial cost of such prior service credit. (f) The failure of any member to comply with the rules and regulations prescribed by the commission, pursuant to this act, shall result in the suspension or termination of membership in, or benefits of, this retirement system as may be provided from time to time by the commission. L.1964, c.275, s.3; amended 1966, c.158, s.2; 2013, c.282, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-29 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-29
Management of fund; investments
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders of said county shall have the management and control of said fund and is hereby empowered to make all necessary rules and regulations concerning the same not inconsistent with this article. All moneys not needed for the immediate payment of such pensions shall be invested by said board of chosen freeholders in interest-bearing bonds of any municipality in this state or in any other interest-bearing securities in which savings banks of this state are authorized to invest their funds.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-60 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-60
"Sheriff's employees" defined
Status: in_force

The words "sheriff's employees" , as used in this article, shall mean and include court attendants and all other persons appointed by the sheriffs of the counties of the first and second classes of this state, for the detection, apprehension, service and arrest of offenders against the law, and any other employees of the sheriffs of the counties of the first and second classes, aforesaid, who may be subject to call by the said sheriffs for any of the hazardous duties incident to the preservation of the peace, the quelling of riots or disturbances, or the protection of property rights; provided, however, that nothing in this article contained shall be construed as applying to any class of employees, except those who are now or who may hereafter be in the classified class of the civil service of this state.
N.J. Stat. § 43:7-11 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-11
Pension commission to allow pensions
Status: in_force

All such retirements are to be made and pensions allowed by the pension commission hereinafter created. L.1941, c. 220, p. 631, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 43:17-3 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-3
Objects of association.
Status: in_force

43:17-3. a. The object of associations incorporated under this article shall be to establish, provide for and maintain a fund for the relief, support or burial of: (1) needy firefighters and their families; (2) any persons and the families of any persons who are injured or die in the course of doing public fire duty, or who may become needy or disabled or die as the result of doing such duty or be prevented by the injury or by illness arising from doing such duty, from attending to their usual occupation or calling; and (3) the families of any persons doing public fire duty who die as the result of an act of terrorism committed against the United States of America while such persons were serving as federal, State or local law enforcement officers. b. In addition to any other benefits provided, the associations incorporated under this article which provide line of duty death benefits also shall provide these benefits to the families of any qualified persons who die under the circumstances set forth in paragraph (3) of subsection a. of this section. c. The relief, support or burial benefit shall be granted in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the New Jersey State Firemen's Association. L.1996, c.51, s.3; amended 2004, c.99.
N.J. Stat. § 43:18-6 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-6
Reports
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall make a semiannual report of the condition of the fund and the manner in which it is invested to the local board or department of health of the city, in the months of January and July in each year, and at such other times as it may be requested so to do by the local board or department.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-69 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-69
Creation of pension fund; contributions
Status: in_force

A fund shall be created in the following manner for the purpose of paying such pensions, to wit: There shall be deducted from every payment of salary to each sheriff's employee three per cent of the amount thereof; then there shall be contributed annually by the county an amount equivalent to three per cent of said sheriff's employees' salaries; to the said fund there shall be added all moneys donated for the purpose of such fund and all rewards which may be paid to any sheriff's employee while acting as such employee, all of which moneys and rewards shall be paid over to the board of chosen freeholders of the county to be deposited in such fund. In case, at any time, there shall not be sufficient money in such pension fund to pay such pensions, the board of chosen freeholders of the county shall, from time to time, include in any tax levy a sum sufficient to meet the requirements of such pension fund. Whenever such pension fund shall exceed an amount which the board of chosen freeholders of such county shall by resolution from time to time determine to be adequate for such pension fund, no moneys, except the three per cent specified in this section, and the moneys given or donated as herein mentioned, and any aforementioned rewards, shall be paid into such fund, unless and until the amount of such fund shall fall below the amount thus determined to be adequate.
N.J. Stat. § 43:21-14.3 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-14.3
Unemployment compensation interest repayment fund; deposits, administration and disbursement; special assessment against employers; exceptions
Status: in_force

a. The Unemployment Compensation Interest Repayment Fund is established in the Department of Labor and shall be used solely for the purpose of paying interest due on any advances made from the federal unemployment account under Title XII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. s. 1321 et seq.). All moneys deposited in this fund shall be deposited, administered and disbursed in the same manner and under the same conditions and requirements as is provided by law for other special funds in the State Treasury. b. On or before June 30 of each year the Commissioner of Labor shall review the status of any interest bearing advances made from the federal unemployment account to determine the interest amount (if any) to be repaid to the United States Treasury by September 30 of that calendar year, pursuant to the provisions of section 1202(b) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. s. 1322. If it is determined that interest shall be paid to the United States Treasury, the Commissioner of Labor shall first determine whether there are sufficient moneys in the unemployment compensation auxiliary fund, as established in subsection (g) of R.S. 43:21-14, to repay the entire interest amount due on September 30 of that calendar year. If it is determined that there are sufficient moneys in the unemployment compensation auxiliary fund to repay the entire amount, no special assessment on employers shall be made. If, however, it is determined that there are insufficient moneys in the unemployment compensation auxiliary fund to repay the entire interest amount due on September 30 of that calendar year, a special assessment shall be made against all employers, except governmental entities or instrumentalities defined as employers under R.S. 43:21-19(h)(5) and nonprofit organizations defined as employers under R.S. 43:21-19(h)(6). c. In the event that it shall be necessary to make a special assessment, the commissioner shall establish the ratio of the amount of interest determined under subsection b. of this section to 95% of the total employer contributions payable for unemployment insurance on taxable wages paid during the preceding calendar year by all employers subject to this interest assessment. This ratio shall be calculated to five significant figures and rounded upward to the next highest ten thousandth. The assessment against each employer shall be in an amount equal to its unemployment contributions payable on the total taxable wages it paid during the preceding calendar year multiplied by the ratio established herein but in no event shall any assessment be less than $5.00. This special assessment shall be mailed by the controller to all affected employers on or before July 31 and shall be due 30 days from that date. This assessment shall be collectible by the controller in the same manner as provided for employer contributions under chapter 21 of Title 43 of the Revised Statutes. d. All moneys received by the controller under this special assessment shall be deposited in the Unemployment Compensation Interest Repayment Fund. After all known interest charges have been paid, any remaining moneys in the fund may be transferred to the unemployment compensation auxiliary fund at the discretion of the Commissioner of Labor. L.1984, c. 24, s. 16, eff. Oct. 1, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 43:21-20.4 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-20.4
Application to provide shared work program.
Status: in_force

2. An employer who has not less than 10 employees may apply to the division for approval to provide a shared work program, the purpose of which is to stabilize the employer's work force during a period of economic disruption by permitting the sharing of the work remaining after a reduction in total hours of work. Any subsidizing of seasonal employment during off season, or of temporary or intermittent employment on an ongoing basis, is contrary to the purpose of a shared work program approved pursuant to this act. The application for a shared work program shall be made according to procedures and on forms specified by the division and shall include whatever information the division requires. The division may approve the program for a period of not longer than one year and may, upon employer request, renew the approval of the program for additional periods, each period not to exceed one year. The division shall not approve an application unless the employer: a. (1) Certifies to the division that the aggregate reduction in work hours is in lieu of layoffs; (2) provides an estimate of the number of employees who would have been laid off in the absence of the program; and (3) certifies that the employer will not hire additional employees while short-time benefits are being paid; b. Certifies to the division that health insurance or pension coverage, paid time off, or other benefits, including retirement benefits under a defined benefit plan, as defined in section 414(j) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. s.414(j)), or employer contributions under a defined contribution plan, as defined in section 414(i) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. s.414(i)), will continue to be provided to any employee whose workweek is reduced under the program, that those benefits will continue to be provided to employees participating in the program under the same terms and conditions as though the workweek of the employee had not been reduced or to the same extent as other employees not participating in the program, except that employer contributions to a defined contribution plan, as defined in section 414(i) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. s.414(i)), may be reduced in proportion to the reduction of weekly hours, and certifies to the division that the employer will not make unreasonable revisions of workforce productivity standards; c. Certifies to the division that any collective bargaining agent representing the employees has entered into a written agreement with the employer regarding the terms of the program, including terms regarding attendance in training programs while receiving short-time benefits, and provides a copy of the agreement to the division; d. Provides, in the application, the effective date and duration of the program, a description of the affected unit or units covered by the program, including the number of employees in each unit, the percentage of employees in the affected unit covered by the program, identification of each individual employee in the affected unit by name, social security number, and the employer's unemployment tax account number and any other information required by the division to identify program participants; e. Provides, in the application, a description of how the employees in the affected units will be notified of the employer's participation in the shared work program if the application is approved, including the means of notification for employees who are members of collective bargaining units and employees who are not members of a collective bargaining unit; f. Identifies the usual weekly hours of work for the employees of the affected unit and the specific percentage by which their hours will be reduced during all weeks covered by the program; g. Certifies that participation in the program and its implementation is consistent with the employer's obligations under all applicable federal and State laws; and h. Agrees to provide the division with any reports or other information, including access to employer records, the division deems necessary to administer the shared work program and monitor compliance with all agreements and certifications required pursuant to this section. The division shall approve or disapprove the program in writing not more than 60 days after the receipt of the application and promptly communicate the decision to the employer. A decision disapproving the application shall clearly identify the reasons for the disapproval. The disapproval shall be final, but the employer shall be permitted to submit another application for approval of a plan not earlier than 60 days from the date of disapproval. L.2011, c.154, s.2; amended 2013, c.279, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 43:6A-15 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-15
Veterans; ineligibility for retirement benefits as public employee
Status: in_force

No public employee veteran eligible for membership in the retirement system established by this act shall be eligible for, or receive, retirement benefits under R.S. 43:4-1, 43:4-2 and 43:4-3. L.1973, c. 140, s. 15, eff. May 22, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15A-149 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-149
Deferred retirement; formula, conditions
Status: in_force

8. Any workers compensation judge who has served at least five years successively as a judge of compensation and at least 10 years of aggregate public service, and who resigns or is not reappointed before reaching age 60, and not by removal for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency, may elect to receive: a. all of the member's accumulated deductions standing to the credit of the member's individual account in the annuity savings fund as provided under subsection a. of section 41 of P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-41), or b. a deferred retirement allowance, beginning on the first day of the month following the member's attainment of age 60 and the filing of an application therefor, which shall consist of an annuity derived from the accumulated deductions standing to the credit of the member's account in the annuity savings fund at the time of severance from service together with regular interest, and a pension which, when added to the annuity, shall produce a retirement allowance in the amount of 2% of the member's final salary multiplied by the number of years of service up to 25 plus 1% of the member's final salary multiplied by the number of years of service over 25, provided that such inactive member may elect to receive payments provided under section 7 of this act, P.L.2001, c.259 (C.43:15A-148), if the member had qualified under that section at the time of leaving service, except that in order to avail the member of the option, the member shall exercise such option at least one month before the effective date of retirement. If such inactive member shall die after attaining age 60 but before filing an application for retirement benefits pursuant to this section or section 7 of this act and for which benefits the member would have qualified, or in the event of death after retirement, there shall be paid to such member's beneficiary the death benefits prescribed by section 10 of this act. No beneficiary shall be eligible for a pension or survivor's benefit if the member who elected to receive a deferred pension shall die before attaining age 60. Upon receipt of the proper proofs of death, the beneficiary of a member who elects to receive a deferred retirement allowance shall be paid the member's accumulated deductions at the time of death together with regular interest. Any member who, having elected to receive a deferred pension or deferred retirement allowance, again becomes a member while under the age of 60, shall thereupon be reenrolled. The member shall be credited with all service as a member standing to the member's credit at the time of the member's election to receive a deferred pension or deferred retirement allowance. L.2001,c.259,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-49 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-49
Retirement for disability regardless of service or age
Status: in_force

Any county probation officer who shall at any time receive a permanent disability by reason of injury, accident or sickness, physical or mental, which shall permanently incapacitate him from further duty, whether he shall have served as a county probation officer for a continuous period of twenty years or not, or whether he shall have reached the age of sixty years or not, shall, upon the certification of the fact of such disability by three physicians designated as hereinafter provided, be retired upon one-half pay.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15A-63 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-63
Membership of certain veteran public employees
Status: in_force

Any veteran in office, position or employment of this State or of a county, municipality, school district or public agency who on January 2, 1955 is in office, position or employment not covered by a retirement system to which such employer and its employees make monetary contributions, other than the old-age and survivors' insurance provisions of Title II of the Federal Social Security Act, unless he shall have notified the board of trustees that he does not desire to become a member, shall be a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System as of January 2, 1955; and any veteran taking office, position or employment in the service of this State or of a county, municipality, school district or public agency, which office, position or employment is not covered by such a retirement system after January 2, 1955, shall be a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System. The employer of such public employee veterans shall make such contributions to the retirement system on behalf of all service rendered by such employees in office, position or employment of this State or of any county, municipality, school district or public agency as are required of employers under the provisions of this act. L.1954, c. 84, p. 516, s. 63. Amended by L.1966, c. 217, s. 13.
N.J. Stat. § 43:6A-33.1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-33.1
Payment of pension adjustment benefits, funding
Status: in_force

10. Pension adjustment benefits for members and beneficiaries of the Judicial Retirement System provided by the "Pension Adjustment Act," P.L.1958, c.143 (C.43:3B-1 et seq.) shall be paid by the retirement system and shall be funded as employer obligations by the same method provided by law for the funding of employer obligations for the retirement benefits provided by the retirement system beginning with valuation year 1993. L.1992,c.41,s.10; amended 1994,c.62,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 43:23-29 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-29
Immunity from liability for employers; responsibilities.
Status: in_force

17. a. Participating employers shall not have any liability for an employee's decision to participate in, or opt out of, the program or for the investment decisions of the board or of any enrollee. b. The program is not an employer-sponsored plan and it is not operated or administered by the employer. A participating employer shall not be a fiduciary, or considered to be a fiduciary, over the program, and shall not be liable with regard to investment returns, program design, and benefits paid to program participants. A participating employer shall not bear responsibility for the administration, investment, or investment performance of the program, or for any required or permitted communications between participating employees and program administrators. Nothing herein shall relieve employers from their responsibility for enrolling employees and transmitting or arranging for transmission of payroll deductions to the program in the manner required by sections 14 and 15 of this act, distributing materials to employees in the manner required by section 13 this act, establishing an open enrollment period in the manner required by section 14 of this act, or reporting information relevant to their compliance with this act in the manner required by section 19 of this act. L.2019, c.56, s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15B-7 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15B / Section 15B-7
Exclusion of deferred and deducted amount from computation of federal withholding taxes
Status: in_force

Any amount of the employee's salary that is deferred and deducted under this act and the plan shall continue to be included as regular compensation for all purposes, including pension benefits earned by any such employee, but any salary deferred and deducted shall not be included in the computation of any Federal taxes withheld from the employee's salary on behalf of such employee. L.1977, c. 381, s. 7, eff. Feb. 8, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-18.64b — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-18.64b
Adjustment in pensions; employer to bear cost; date of commencement
Status: in_force

The employer shall bear the cost of the adjustment in the pensions payable to retirants who retired from the employ of such employer and the cost of adjustments in the pensions payable to beneficiaries of active or retired members who were in the employ of the employer at the time of the member's death or retirement. The employer shall appropriate the amount in the fiscal year next following, taking into account payments to be made to such retirants or beneficiaries qualifying for the first time for this adjustment in the following year. The adjustment in pensions provided for under this supplementary act shall commence with pension benefit payments for the month of January 1978, except as hereinafter specified, provided that there is appropriated the amount certified by the Director of the Division of Pensions of the State Department of the Treasury to the Director of the State Division of Budget and Accounting as set forth in the Pension Adjustment Act (P.L.1969, c. 169, C. 43:3B-1 et seq.). In the case of any retirant or beneficiary first becoming eligible to receive an adjustment under the provisions of this act, such adjustment shall be paid beginning in the 25th month in which he is entitled to receive his pension benefit. The adjustment in pensions shall continue to be paid so long as there shall be appropriated the amounts so certified. In the event that the necessary funds are not so appropriated, the increase in pensions shall cease; no further payments shall be made by the employer; a refund shall be made by the retirement system to the employer of any balance unexpended on its account. L.1978, c. 127, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-57 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-57
Transfer, merger of certain reserves, moneys.
Status: in_force

24. All reserves and moneys held by the insurance carrier under group life insurance contracts providing for employee contributions pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1964, c.241 (C.43:16A-11.1 et al.), and any amendments and supplements thereto, shall be transferred and merged with those purchased by the board of trustees. L.1964, c.241, s.24; amended 1967, c.250, s.21; 2018, c.55, s.31.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15A-86 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-86
Effective dates
Status: in_force

This section and sections 1, 2 and 3 of this act shall take effect immediately. Sections 4 and 5 of this act shall take effect December 31, 1954. All other sections of this act shall take effect January 2, 1955. L.1954, c. 84, p. 525, s. 86. Amended by L.1954, c. 244, p. 903, s. 18.
N.J. Stat. § 43:12-1.12 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-1.12
Public employees who served as members of general assembly, county prosecutor and elected or appointed city official; widows
Status: in_force

Any public employee who is at least 70 years of age and who has served as a member of the General Assembly and as a county prosecutor and as an elected or appointed official of a city and which several services in the aggregate have been for upwards of 36 years and who shall be retired, upon application therefor, shall receive a pension for the remainder of his life from his last employer of not less than 3/4 of the salary which said employee was receiving at the time of his retirement. If, after his retirement and receipt of said pension, the said employee shall die leaving him surviving a widow, his said widow shall receive a widow's pension for the remainder of her life, equal to 1/2 of the salary which the said employee was receiving at the time of his retirement. In the event that the said employee shall die before retirement and leaving surviving him a widow, his said widow, upon application therefor, shall receive for the remainder of her life a widow's pension in an amount equal to 1/2 of the salary received by the said employee at the time of his death. Any pension payable under this act to a retired employee or to his widow shall be in lieu of the pension and insurance benefits which would accrue to the said employee and his widow under any retirement system established by the State or any of its political subdivisions. L.1962, c. 188, s. 1, eff. Dec. 7, 1962.
N.J. Stat. § 43:2-6 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-6
Credit
Status: in_force

Such applicant shall be entitled as a member of such retirement system or pension fund to such credit by way of pension and annuity as is provided by law in such retirement system or pension fund with prior service credit to which he was originally entitled in the teachers' pension and annuity fund. L.1949, c. 149, p. 532, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 43:17-9 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-9
Membership qualifications.
Status: in_force

43:17-9 Membership qualifications. 43:17-9. The membership of such corporation shall consist, without any formal election thereto, of the officers and members of such fire engine, hook and ladder, hose and supply company or companies, fire association or fire department, or board of firewardens, as shall be under the supervision or control of the governing board or body of the municipality or fire district and who, at the time of their becoming eligible for membership in the New Jersey State Firemen's Association, shall be not less than 18 years of age and who were not more than 57 years of age at the time of joining the New Jersey State Firemen's Association and shall furnish evidence of good health in accordance with such reasonable rules and regulations as the executive committee of the New Jersey State Firemen's Association shall from time to time establish; the officers and members of any nonprofit corporations and associations incorporated pursuant to N.J.S.15A:1-1 et seq.; and the officers and members of any association therein of exempt firemen. The whole body of the membership of such corporation shall have the same rights therein as the charter members thereof. Amended 1989, c.105; 1996, c.151, s.7; 1998, c.90; 2021, c.123, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 43:8A-15 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-15
Beneficiaries ineligible for benefits under sections 43:4-1 to 43:4-3
Status: in_force

From and after the date of becoming a beneficiary of this pension fund no member shall be eligible for, or receive, retirement benefits under sections 43:4-1, 43:4-2 and 43:4-3 of the Revised Statutes. L.1953, c. 423, p. 2137, s. 15. Amended by L.1954, c. 200, p. 761, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-103 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-103
Tax levy to meet requirements when fund deficient; contributions when fund exceeds adequate amount
Status: in_force

In case, at any time there shall not be sufficient money in such pension fund to pay such pensions, the board of chosen freeholders of the county shall, from time to time, include in any tax levy, a sum sufficient to meet the requirements of such pension fund. Whenever such pension fund shall exceed an amount which the board of chosen freeholders of such county shall by resolution from time to time determine to be adequate for such pension fund, no moneys except the three per centum (3%) specified in this act, and the moneys given or donated as herein mentioned and any aforementioned rewards shall be paid into such fund, unless and until the amount of such fund shall fall below the amount thus determined to be adequate. L.1938, c. 330, p. 843, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-3.10 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-3.10
Credit for transferred service
Status: in_force

3. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of this supplementary act, a policeman or fireman who is eligible pursuant to paragraph (1) or paragraph (8) of subsection a. of that section to become a member of PFRS and who transfers membership from PERS to PFRS may receive full credit toward benefits under PFRS for the transferred PERS service credit if: (1) the act of which this act is a supplement is adopted by the legal voters of the municipality or the fire district as provided in section 10 of P.L.1945, c.148 (C.43:16A-26); or (2) the member agrees to pay the full cost of the accrued liability for the transferred PERS service credit in the same manner and subject to the same terms and conditions provided for the purchase of credit for military service under P.L.1991, c.153. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of this supplementary act, any person who is eligible pursuant to paragraph (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) or (7) of subsection a. of that section to become a member of PFRS and who transfers membership from PERS to PFRS may receive full credit toward benefits under PFRS for the transferred PERS service credit if the member agrees to pay the full cost of the accrued liability for the transferred PERS service credit in the same manner and subject to the same terms and conditions provided for the purchase of credit for military service under P.L.1991, c.153. L.1993,c.247,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-18.6a — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-18.6a
Membership as condition of employment; resolution of board of freeholders
Status: in_force

Any person employed by a county of the first class after the effective date of this act having a population of over 800,000 shall become a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System of New Jersey as a condition of employment and shall be entitled to all the rights and benefits and subject to all obligations of other members of said system, provided that the board of chosen freeholders of such county has adopted and submitted to the Public Employees' Retirement System a resolution providing for such membership and agreeing that said county shall be subject to the same liabilities with respect to such members as all other counties participating in the Public Employees' Retirement System. Such employees shall not be eligible to be members of any pension fund maintained by said county for persons employed by the county prior to the effective date of the resolution adopted by said county. L.1960, c. 191, p. 806, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 43:21-39 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-39
Limitation of benefits.
Status: in_force

15. Limitation of benefits. Notwithstanding any other provision of the "Temporary Disability Benefits Law," P.L.1948, c.110 (C.43:21-25 et al.), no benefits shall be payable under the State plan to any individual: (a) for the first seven consecutive days of each period of disability; except that: (1) if benefits shall be payable for three consecutive weeks with respect to any period of disability, then benefits shall also be payable with respect to the first seven days thereof; (2) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2019, c.37) (3) in the case of an individual taking family temporary disability leave, there shall be no waiting period; (4) if the benefits shall be payable for a period of disability which is the result of the donation of any organ or bone marrow by the covered individual, then benefits shall be payable with respect to the first seven days thereof; and (5) the seven-day waiting period shall not apply to benefits for a period of disability if the disability is as described in subsection (d) of section 5 of P.L.1948, c.110 (C.43:21-29), or is for leave as described in subsection (c) of section 5 of P.L.1948, c.110 (C.43:21-29); (b) (1) for more than 26 weeks with respect to any one period of disability of the individual; (2) for more than six weeks with respect to any one period of family temporary disability leave commencing before July 1, 2020 and more than 12 weeks if the period of leave commences on or after July 1, 2020, or for more than 42 days with respect to any one period of family temporary disability leave commencing before July 1, 2020 and more than 56 days if the period of leave commences on or after July 1, 2020, and is taken on an intermittent basis; and (3) for more than six weeks of family temporary disability leave during any 12-month period commencing before July 1, 2020 and more than 12 weeks for any 12-month period commencing on or after July 1, 2020, or for more than 42 days of family temporary disability leave taken during any 12-month period commencing before July 1, 2020 and more than 56 days if the period of leave commences on or after July 1, 2020, on an intermittent basis, including family temporary disability leave taken pursuant to R.S.43:21-4(f)(2) while unemployed; (c) for any period of disability which did not commence while the claimant was a covered individual; (d) for any period of disability of a claimant during which the claimant is not under the care of a legally licensed physician, dentist, optometrist, podiatrist, practicing psychologist, advanced practice nurse, certified nurse midwife, or chiropractor, who, when requested by the division, shall certify within the scope of the practitioner's practice, the disability of the claimant, the probable duration thereof, and, where applicable, the medical facts within the practitioner's knowledge or for any period of family temporary disability leave for a serious health condition of a family member of the claimant, during which the family member is not receiving inpatient care in a hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility or is not subject to continuing medical treatment or continuing supervision by a health care provider, who, when requested by the division, shall certify within the scope of the provider's practice, the serious health condition of the family member, the probable duration thereof, and, where applicable, the medical facts within the provider's knowledge; (e) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1980, c.90.) (f) for any period of disability due to willfully and intentionally self-inflicted injury, or to injury sustained in the perpetration by the claimant of a crime of the first, second, third, or fourth degree, or for any period during which a covered individual would be disqualified for unemployment compensation benefits for gross misconduct under subsection (b) of R.S.43:21-5; (g) for any period during which the claimant performs any work for remuneration or profit, except that, in a case of a claim for benefits for a period of family temporary disability on or after July 1, 2020 in which the covered individual has more than one employer, the individual shall have the option of claiming benefits for leave taken from one employer, based on wages paid by that employer, on the condition that the individual does not, during the period for which the benefits are paid, increase the amount of employment time with any one employer; (h) in a weekly amount which together with any remuneration the claimant continues to receive from the employer would exceed regular weekly wages immediately prior to disability; (i) for any period during which a covered individual would be disqualified for unemployment compensation benefits under subsection (d) of R.S.43:21-5, unless the disability commenced prior to such disqualification; (j) for any period during which the claimant receives any paid sick leave, vacation time or other leave at full pay from the employer of the individual; and there shall be no other cause of disqualification or ineligibility to receive disability benefits hereunder except as may be specifically provided in P.L.1948, c.110 (C.43:21-25 et al.). L.1948, c.110, s.15; amended 1961, c.43, s.11; 1967, c.30, s.9; 1980, c.90, s.14; 1983, c.47; 1989, c.213, s.2; 2004, c.168, s.2; 2007, c.322; 2008, c.17, s.6; 2009, c.114, s.1; 2019, c.37, s.12; 2019, c.464, s.2; 2020, c.17, s.7; 2020, c.23, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-9 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-9
Death of member in active service.
Status: in_force

9. (1) Upon the receipt of proper proof of the death of a member in active service on account of which no accidental death benefit is payable under section 10 there shall be paid to such member's widow or widower a pension of 50% of final compensation for the use of himself or herself and children of the deceased member, to continue during his or her widowhood; if there is no surviving widow or widower or in the case the widow or widower dies or remarries, 50% of final compensation shall be payable to one surviving child or, if there are two or more children, 50% of final compensation shall be payable to such children in equal shares. In the event of death occurring in the first year of creditable service, the benefits, payable pursuant to this subsection, shall be computed at the annual rate of compensation. If there is no widow or widower or child, 25% of final compensation will be payable to one surviving parent or 40% of final compensation will be payable to two surviving parents in equal shares. (2) If there is no widow or widower, child or parent, there shall be paid to any other beneficiary of the deceased member his or her aggregate contributions at the time of death. (3) In no case shall the death benefit provided in subsection (1) be less than that provided under subsection (2). (4) In addition to the foregoing benefits payable under subsection (1) or (2), there shall also be paid in one sum to the member's beneficiary, an amount equal to 3 1/2 times final compensation. (5) a. For the purposes of this section and paragraph (5) of section 10 of P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-10), a member of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System shall be deemed to be an active member for a period of no more than 93 days while on official leave of absence without pay when such leave is due to any reason other than illness, and for a period of not more than one year in the event of an official leave (a) due to the member's maternity, or (b) to fulfill a residency requirement for an advanced degree, or (c) as a full-time student at an institution of higher education, and (1) while he is disabled due to sickness or injury arising out of or in the course of his employment as a member to whom this act applies, is not engaged in any gainful occupation, and is receiving or entitled to receive periodic benefits (including any commutation of, or substitute for, such benefits) for loss of time on account of such disability under or by reason of workmen's compensation law, occupational disease law or similar legislation and has not retired or terminated his membership; or (2) for a period of no more than two years while on official leave of absence without pay if satisfactory evidence is presented to the retirement system that such leave of absence without pay is due to the member's personal illness other than an illness to which (1) above applies. b. If a member dies within 30 days after the date of retirement or the date of board approval, whichever is later, a death benefit shall be payable only if he is deemed to be an active member in accordance with this section; provided, however, a member applying for disability benefits shall be deemed an active member if he was covered by the death benefit provisions of the act at the termination of employment, filed the application for disability retirement with the retirement system within 30 days following such termination of employment and dies within 30 days after the date of retirement or the date of board approval, whichever is later. If a member files an application for disability retirement while in service and otherwise meets the requirements for disability retirement, but dies before the retirement takes effect, the retirement shall be considered effective. L.1944, c.255, s.9; amended 1945, c.148, s.4; 1951, c.320, s.1; 1953, c.266, s.4; 1961, c.12, s.1; 1967, c.250, s.9; 1971, c.175, s.6; 1989, c.99; 1995, c.47; 1999, c.428, s.5; 2019, c.305, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15A-60.2 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-60.2
Permission for member to cancel purchase of credit
Status: in_force

6. If, following application by a member of the retirement system to purchase credit therein under any provision of P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-1 et seq.), as amended and supplemented, the member attains qualification as a veteran member pursuant to the enactment of a law, the adoption of a rule or regulation, the revision of an administrative interpretation or application of such a rule or regulation, or any other official act, the member shall be permitted, upon written application to the retirement system within two years following the effective date of that law, rule, regulation, revision, or other act or within two years of the effective date of P.L.1995, c.406 (C.43:15A-60.2 et al.), whichever is later, to terminate any remaining obligation to complete the purchase and to receive a return of all contributions deducted or other payments made on or after the effective date of the law, rule, regulation, revision, or other act in connection with the purchase. If any service has been credited under the retirement system to the member in connection with the purchase, the amount of that service so credited shall be reduced in proportion to the return to the member hereunder of any contributions or other payments. L.1995,c.406,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-62 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-62
Amount of pension
Status: in_force

The words "be retired upon half pay" , as used in this article, shall be construed to mean retired upon a pension equal to one-half of the annual salary at the time of retirement.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16-18 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-18
Effective date of act
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect July first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-four. L.1944, c. 253, p. 833, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15A-145 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-145
Date of retirement; continued service permitted, certain circumstances
Status: in_force

4. a. Any workers compensation judge who has reached the age of 70 years shall be retired forthwith on the first day of the next calendar month. Any other eligible workers compensation judge may be retired on the first day of the next calendar month subsequent to the filing of a written and duly executed application with the retirement system. Such application shall be accompanied by a copy of the member's resignation which has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Workers' Compensation. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section or any other law to the contrary, a workers compensation judge who is 60 years of age or older on the effective date of P.L.1999, c.380 shall be permitted to continue service as a judge until attaining 10 years of service credit under the Workers Compensation Judges Part of the retirement system. L.2001,c.259,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 43:8B-9 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 8B / Section 8B-9
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this act "retirant" means any former employee who is receiving a pension from his former employer under the provisions of the General Non-Contributory Pension Act, P.L.1955, chapter 263, and any acts or parts of acts repealed thereby. "Calendar year" means the 12-month period beginning January 1 and ending December 31. "Retirement year" is the calendar year 1967 for all retirants who retired before the calendar year 1968; for all retirants who retired after 1967, "retirement year" is the actual calendar year of retirement. "Index" shall mean the annual average over a calendar year of the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, All Items Series A, of the United States Department of Labor (1957-1959=100). Should the reference base of said index be changed, the index used to determine the Consumer Price Index as defined herein will be the index converted to the new base by standard statistical methods. "Retirement year index" shall be the index of the calendar year 1967 for all retirants who retired prior to January 1, 1968 and the index for the calendar year of retirement for all retirants who retired thereafter. L.1971, c. 379, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-48.8 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-48.8
Police officers in municipalities establishing police departments; transfer of membership and contributions in retirement systems
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law regarding the Police and Firemen's Retirement System or the Public Employees' Retirement System, when any police officer member of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System transfers his employment to a municipality which has within 1 year of the transfer first established a police department and has not at the time of the transfer adopted the Police and Firemen's Retirement System, so that the police officer is thereby required to transfer to membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and the municipality thereafter adopts the Police and Firemen's Retirement System and the police officer elects to transfer back to membership in that system, the full amount of the police officer's contributions and the full amount of the contributions made by the police officer's former employers shall be transferred by the Public Employees' Retirement System to the Police and Firemen's Retirement System. L.1980, c. 136, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15C-15 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15C / Section 15C-15
Credit offered to policyholder by insurance company; additional coverage; health care coverage.
Status: in_force

15. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an insurance company or companies issuing such policy or policies may credit the policyholder either directly or in the form of reduced premiums, with savings by the company or companies in the event that no brokerage commission or commissions are paid by the company or companies on the issuance of such policy or policies. No employer obligations shall be paid when the participant is on a leave of absence without pay or when the participant no longer is enrolled in the retirement program. The group disability insurance policy or policies shall provide a participant with an opportunity to purchase additional coverage. A participant who is disabled and receiving a benefit shall remain eligible for employer-provided healthcare benefits coverage in the same manner as such coverage is provided by the employer to retirees of the retirement system. L.2007, c.92, s.15.
N.J. Stat. § 43:9-41 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-41
Application for pension; proof; amount; effective date
Status: in_force

A widow entitled to a pension under this act may apply therefor to the board of chosen freeholders of the county. Upon proof satisfactory to the board of the facts entitling her to the pension, the board may fix the amount of the pension to be so paid as well as the date when the same becomes effective. L.1968, c. 45, s. 2, eff. May 22, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 43:13-22.20 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-22.20
Pension to dependents of employee or pensioner after death
Status: in_force

Subject to the other provisions of this act, upon and after the death of such employee member or pensioner member, said retirement pension shall be paid to the surviving widow or widower, so long as he or she remains unmarried; minor children or dependent parents, as the case may be; provided, however, that in no instance shall a pension payment to such widow or widower, minor children or dependent parent exceed $3,000.00 per annum. In the event of the death of a pensioner member, such payments shall not exceed the amount received by the decedent pensioner. L.1954, c. 218, p. 817, s. 18. Amended by L.1968, c. 453, s. 2, eff. Feb. 21, 1969; L.1979, c. 281, s. 8, eff. Jan. 8, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 43:13-22.16b — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-22.16b
Application for purchase of credit; manner and time of filing
Status: in_force

Applications for purchase of prior service credit pursuant to this act shall be filed with the pension commission, in a manner to be by it prescribed, within 6 months after the effective date of this act or within 3 months after the member's return to city employment upon termination of military service, whichever occurs later. L.1963, c. 151, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 43:13-22.10 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-22.10
Statements of employees
Status: in_force

The commission may require each employee of the city to file a statement or statements, in such form as said commission shall direct, concerning his service or other matters covered by this act. L.1954, c. 218, p. 813, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-32 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-32
Retirement for disability
Status: in_force

A member of such police force who shall have sustained a permanent disability by reason of an accident incurred at any time in the service, or by reason of disease contracted in the service, shall, upon the certificate of a physician designated for that purpose by the board having charge of the force, be retired upon a pension equal to one-half of his salary at the time of his retirement.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-18.61 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-18.61
Medical examination of persons retired for disability
Status: in_force

Once each year the pension commission may, and upon his application, shall, require any member retired for disability who is under the age of 55 years to undergo medical examination by a physician or physicians designated by the commission. The examination shall be made at the residence of the beneficiary or any other place mutually agreed upon. If the physician or physicians thereupon report and certify to the commission that the disability beneficiary is not permanently and totally incapacitated either physically or mentally for the performance of duty and that he is engaged in a gainful occupation, and if the commission concurs in the report, then the amount of his pension shall be reduced to an amount which, when added to the amount then being earned by him, shall not exceed the amount of the compensation now attributable to his former position. If subsequent medical examination of such a beneficiary shows that his earnings have changed since the date of his last examination, then the amount of his pension may be further altered but the new pension shall not exceed the amount of the pension originally granted nor shall the new pension when added to the amount then being earned by the beneficiary exceed the salary or compensation then attributable to his former position. No pension or compensation received by any person honorably discharged from any branch of the armed services of the United States shall be considered or construed as earnings. L.1948, c. 310, p. 1245, s. 12. Amended by L.1966, c. 210, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-60 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-60
Settlement arrangements
Status: in_force

Any such group policy or policies shall provide that payment of any death benefits which are payable by the insurance company may be made in one sum directly to the beneficiary as hereinafter provided, in equal installments over a period of years or as a life annuity or in such other manner as may be made available by the insurance company. A member may make such arrangements for settlement, and may alter from time to time during his lifetime any arrangement previously made, by making written request to the insurance company through the policyholder. Upon the death of a member, a beneficiary to whom a benefit is payable in one sum by the insurance company may likewise arrange for a settlement as described above. If a member's or beneficiary's request for settlement of any death benefit in equal installments over a period of years or as a life annuity pursuant to the foregoing is approved by the policyholder, the amount of such installments or such life annuity, as the case may be, shall be determined on the basis of such applicable mortality tables and rates of interest as shall have been adopted by the retirement system and are in effect at the member's death. Any arrangement for payment under the group policy to a beneficiary shall be in lieu of that provided by sections 5, 6, 7(3), 9 and 10(5) of chapter 255 of the laws of 1944, and sections 16 and 17 of chapter 241 of the laws of 1964. L.1964, c. 241, s. 27, eff. Jan. 1, 1965. Amended by L.1967, c. 250, s. 24, eff. Dec. 18, 1967.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15A-56 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-56
Ineligibility of veterans for certain retirement benefits
Status: in_force

No public employee veteran eligible for membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System shall be eligible for, or receive, retirement benefits under R.S. 43:4-1, 43:4-2 and 43:4-3. L.1954, c. 84, p. 508, s. 56. Amended by L.1954, c. 244, p. 898, s. 10; L.1971, c. 213, s. 26, eff. June 17, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15A-2 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-2
Extension to employers of former members of State Employees' Retirement System
Status: in_force

The State agency, with the approval of the Governor, is hereby authorized and directed to enter on behalf of the State into an agreement with the Secretary of the U. S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for the purposes of extending the provisions of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance system to services performed by employees in positions formerly covered by the provisions of chapters 14 and 15 of Title 43 of the Revised Statutes, hereinafter referred to as the State Employees' Retirement System, provided, however: a. That such employees are members of a coverage group as defined in section 218(b)(5) of the Social Security Act; b. The agreement shall not be made applicable to services in such positions so long as said positions are barred from coverage by the provisions of the Social Security Act. The agreement made under this section shall be consistent with the terms and provisions of this act. It shall cover all employment for each employer in the State participating in the State Employees' Retirement System on the date of this enactment and each such employer shall be deemed to have submitted a plan in accordance with the provisions of section 5 of chapter 253, laws of 1951, as amended, except that: (1) Where the employer has covered the services of at least 1 employee in any elective office or position under the provisions of the State Employees' Retirement System, all employees in such elective positions shall be included in the Social Security Coverage Group. (2) Where the employer has covered none of the services of employees in any elective office or position under the provisions of the State Employees' Retirement System, such employers shall have the option of either including or excluding the services of all such employees from Social Security coverage. The employer shall notify the State agency of his decision within 10 days after the date of this enactment. If no notice has been received by the State agency within the specified time, the employer shall be deemed to have decided to exclude the services of employees in elective offices and positions. (3) Each employer in the State subject to the provisions of this section shall furnish the State agency the title of the official responsible for the local administration of the Social Security Program for the coverage group within 10 days after the date of this enactment. If the employer fails to furnish this information within the specified time, the State agency shall deem that such employer has designated its chief fiscal officer to be the responsible official. L.1954, c. 84, p. 470, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-20 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-20
Application of act
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act shall apply in such municipalities as at the effective date of this act there shall have been established a pension fund for policemen and firemen and in such counties as there shall have been established a pension fund for county police officers, and in any fire district located in a township in which there shall have been established a pension fund for firemen; which pension funds have been established under chapter sixteen of Title 43 of the Revised Statutes or under article four, chapter ten, of Title 43 of the Revised Statutes. The provisions of this act shall apply to the policemen and firemen of any county, municipality or political subdivision thereof on and after January first following the adoption of this act by the voters of such county, municipality or political subdivision thereof as hereinafter provided. L.1944, c. 255, p. 855, s. 20. Amended by L.1945, c. 148, p. 529, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15A-19.1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-19.1
Annuity values; determination without reference to sex
Status: in_force

Annuity values, including actuarial equivalents under optional selections, for all members of the Public Employees Retirement System shall be determined without reference to sex; provided, however, that this amendatory and supplementary act shall not limit the actuary from using sex as a factor in the actuarial valuation required pursuant to section 19 of P.L.1954, c. 84 (C. 43:15A-19). L.1979, c. 106, s. 8, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 43:21-14.1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-14.1
Refund of contributions; claim
Status: in_force

1. Any employee who is paid wages by two or more employers aggregating more than the amount of "wages" determined in accordance with the provisions of R.S.43:21-7(b)(3) shall be entitled to a refund of the amount of contributions deducted from such wages and paid to the Division of Employment Security in excess of the contribution which is determined pursuant to R.S.43:21-7(d)(1)(D) required on the amount of "wages" determined in accordance with the provisions of R.S.43:21-7(b)(3) except that no such refund shall be made unless the employee makes a claim, establishing his right thereto, within two years after the calendar year in which the wages are paid with respect to which refund of contribution is claimed. No interest shall be allowed or paid with respect to any such refund. L.1944,c.81,s.1; amended 1947,c.35,s.3; 1967,c.30,s.6; 1971,c.346,s.9; 1974,c.86,s.6; 1996,c.28,s.17; 1996,c.30,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 43:12-28.5 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-28.5
Limitations; manner of payment
Status: in_force

Any person eligible for a pension under the provisions of this act shall apply therefor to the municipality in which he was formerly employed within 6 months of the effective date of this act. The municipality upon granting such a pension shall provide for the same in the annual budget of the municipality. The pension authorized by this act shall not be paid in any year in which provision for the payment thereof is not made in the annual budget of the municipality, provided, however, that the municipality may pay any pension during the initial year it is granted from any funds available therefor notwithstanding that no provision has been made in the annual budget for the payment of such pension. L.1964, c. 59, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 43:7-15.3 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-15.3
Withdrawal application; notice; refund of payments
Status: in_force

Upon his making application, of which ten days' notice shall be given, he shall receive, upon demand, the amount of his payments, without prejudice to his right as a veteran to any benefit or pension to which he may be entitled under any other law. L.1946, c. 80, p. 286, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 43:23-18 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-18
New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Board.
Status: in_force

6. There is established in, but not of, the Department of the Treasury the New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Board. a. The board shall consist of the following members: (1) the State Treasurer, or the State Treasurer's designee, who shall serve as chair; (2) the State Comptroller, or the State Comptroller's designee; (3) the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, or the director's designee; (4) two representatives of the general public with expertise in retirement savings plan administration or investment, or both, of which one representative shall be appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the General Assembly and one representative appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Senate President, with both appointments being made in consultation with organizations representing business, including organizations representing businesses or professionals in the securities and investment industries; (5) a representative of a business trade association, appointed by the Governor; and (6) a representative of enrollees, appointed by the Governor. b. Members of the board shall serve without compensation. c. The initial terms of the appointees shall be as follows: the public representative recommended by the Senate President, for four years; the public representative recommended by the Speaker of the General Assembly, for two years; the representative of a business trade organization, for three years; and the representative of enrollees for one year. Thereafter, all of the appointees shall be for terms of four years. d. A vacancy in the term of an appointed board member shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. e. Each appointment by the Governor not appointed upon the recommendation of the Senate President or the Speaker of the General Assembly shall be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. In case of a vacancy during a recess of the Senate, the Governor shall make a temporary appointment until the next meeting of the Senate, at which time the Governor shall appoint a person to fill the office. f. Each board member, prior to assuming office, shall take an oath that the member will diligently and honestly administer the affairs of the board and that the member will not knowingly violate or willingly permit to be violated any of the provisions of law applicable to the program. The oath shall be certified by the officer before whom it is taken and immediately filed with the Secretary of State.
L.2019, c.56, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 43:13-1.1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-1.1
Cities of first class; acceptance of employment after age 40 but prior to age 55; eligibility for membership
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 43:1-1 of the Revised Statutes, any employee of a city of the first class as defined in the article to which this is a supplement who at the time of the effective date of this act is ineligible to the benefits of said article by reason of having accepted employment after reaching the age of 40 years and who was at the time of accepting such employment under the age of 55 years and had prior service in any other elective or appointive State or county office or position, may within 2 months after this act becomes effective become a member of the fund established for employees of said cities of the first class by article 2 of chapter 13 of Title 43 of the Revised Statutes. L.1955, c. 189, p. 755, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 43:21-10 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-10
Unemployment compensation commission.
Status: in_force

43:21-10. (a) Organization. There is hereby created a commission to be known as the Unemployment Compensation Commission of New Jersey. It shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the Governor, with confirmation by the Senate, not more than four of whom shall be of the same political affiliation. Each member shall be reimbursed for his traveling and other expenses actually and necessarily incurred by him in the performance of his duties, and, in addition, shall receive a per diem allowance of $25 for each day, or part thereof, spent in the rendition of service to or for the commission under this act; provided, however, that no member shall in any case receive per diem compensation as such member in an amount in excess of $3,500 for any one fiscal year. The payment heretofore of any such per diem allowance to any member of the commission for services performed under this chapter during the period from April twentieth, one thousand nine hundred and forty-five, to October seventh, one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven, is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed; and the payment hereafter of any such per diem allowance to any member of the commission for services performed under this chapter, since September first, one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven, and for which no such per diem allowance was paid, is hereby authorized. No person may be appointed who is an officer or committee member of any political party organization. First appointees to the commission shall serve as designated by the Governor at the time of appointment, as follows: one for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, one for a term of four years, one for a term of five years, one for a term of six years, and one for a term of seven years. At the expiration of initial terms, appointments shall be made for a term of seven years in each case. Any vacancies created by death, resignation or removal shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term so vacated. The Governor may, at any time after a fair public hearing, remove any member of the commission for gross inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance in office. (b) Executive director. The commission shall appoint an executive director who shall be the chief executive and approval officer of the commission and its official agent for all purposes, and who shall hold office at its pleasure. He shall give his full time to the duties of his office, shall be paid a suitable salary to be fixed by the commission and shall have general charge and supervision of the work of all departments of the commission as well as any subdivisions thereof. It shall be the duty of the executive director to administer this chapter with the advice of the commission; and to that end, the executive director shall have the following duties and powers: (1) To formulate necessary rules and regulations, subject to approval by the commission. (2) To appoint and fix the compensation of members of the staff, subject to approval by the commission and subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of R.S.43:21-11. (3) To make such expenditures as are necessary in the discharge of his functions hereunder as provided for in the budget to be approved annually by the commission, to make requisitions for any funds provided by the Federal Government for administration of this chapter, and he is hereby authorized to draw vouchers on the administration fund for the purpose of administering this chapter. (4) To draw vouchers upon the unemployment compensation fund and the appropriate accounts therein for the payment of benefits. (5) To delegate to other persons any of the powers conferred upon him by this chapter, so far as is reasonably necessary. (c) Divisions. The executive director shall establish such administrative divisions as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, subject to approval of the commission. Among such divisions shall be New Jersey State Employment Service Division, established pursuant to R.S.43:21-12. The New Jersey State Employment Service shall be a separate administrative unit with respect to personnel, budget, and duties, except insofar as the commission may find such separation to be impracticable. (d) Board of review. The executive director shall appoint, subject to the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes, Civil Service, from civil service eligible lists, subject to approval of the commission, a board of review, consisting of three members whose duties shall be to act as a final appeals board in cases of benefit disputes, including appeals from determinations with respect to demands by the deputy for refunds of benefits pursuant to subsection (d) of R.S.43:21-16 and to whom shall be delegated the duty of supervising the work of local appeal tribunals to be organized as provided for elsewhere in this chapter. No member of the board of review shall participate in any case in which he is an interested party. The commissioner, at the commissioner's discretion, may on a temporary basis appoint three additional members to the Board of Review using either, or a combination of both, of the following two methods: (1) interim appointment, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 4A:4-1.6(d)3, of State employees who hold full-time primary employment in State service or (2) appointment, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 4A:3-3.8, of individuals who do not hold full-time primary employment in State service to an intermittent title. If three additional members of the Board of Review have been appointed by the commissioner on a temporary basis, increasing the membership of the Board of Review from three to six, the commissioner shall designate two separate panels from among the six members of the Board of Review, and each of the two panels shall be empowered to act independently of the other as a final appeals board in cases of benefit disputes, including appeals from determinations with respect to demands by the deputy for refunds of benefits pursuant to subsection (d) of R.S.43:21-16. The commissioner may interchange panel members from among the six members of the Board of Review as operational needs dictate. (e) Powers and duties. The commission shall have the following specific powers and duties: (1) To designate its chairman. (2) To study the operation of this chapter and from time to time prepare recommendations to the Governor and Legislature with respect to any improvements which might be desirable. (3) To make rules and regulations governing its own procedure. (4) To advise the executive director and other members of the commission staff with particular respect to policies and procedures. (f) Quorum. Any four commissioners shall constitute a quorum. No vacancies shall impair the right of the remaining commissioners to exercise all of the powers of the commissioner. Amended by L.1940, c. 252, p. 955, s. 1; L.1945, c. 308, p. 897, s. 3; L.1948, c. 184, p. 930, s. 1; 2024, c.77, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 43:1-1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-1
Age as bar to eligibility for pension fund; exceptions
Status: in_force

Any person of the age of 40 years or over, who accepts any employment in the State or any county or municipality thereof shall not be eligible to join any pension fund maintained by the State or any county or municipality thereof, except that such person may join the pension fund established pursuant to the "Public Employees' Retirement-Social Security Integration Act," approved June 28, 1954 (P.L.1954, c. 84), the pension fund established pursuant to "An act to provide for the creation, setting apart, maintenance and administration of a city employees' retirement system in cities of the first class having, at the time of the enactment of this act, a population in excess of 400,000 inhabitants; and merging and superseding the provisions of pension funds established pursuant to article 2 of chapter 13, chapters 18 and 19, of Title 43 of the Revised Statutes, in said cities," approved November 22, 1954 (P.L.1954, c. 218), the pension fund created pursuant to "An act to provide for the creation, setting apart, maintenance and administration of a county employees' pension fund in counties having a population exceeding 800,000 inhabitants," approved April 8, 1943 (P.L.1943, c. 160) or any pension fund established pursuant to article 1 of chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Revised Statutes. This section shall not apply to "teachers" as defined in section 18:13-25 of the Title Education, nor to any person eligible to membership in the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund. Amended by L.1955, c. 2, p. 25, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 43:3C-10 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-10
Approval of change in retirement or deferred compensation plan by State Treasurer
Status: in_force

A State autonomous authority may not establish or change a retirement or deferred compensation plan which provides for the payment of funds of the authority to that plan without the approval of the State Treasurer. The State Treasurer shall not approve the establishment or change of a retirement or deferred compensation plan unless it is determined that the plan or change is consistent with the policies inherent in State laws concerning retirement benefits for public employees and is in the public interest. This section is applicable to all State autonomous authorities regardless of whether they participate in a State-administered retirement system or deferred compensation program. L.1990,c.25,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-5 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-5
Retirement benefits for members of PFRS.
Status: in_force

5. (1) Any member in service who has attained age 55 years may retire on a service retirement allowance upon filing a written and duly executed application to the retirement system, setting forth at what time, not less than one month subsequent to the filing thereof, he desires to be retired. Any member in service who attains age 65 years shall be retired on a service retirement allowance forthwith on the first day of the next calendar month, except that a member hired prior to January 1, 1987 may remain a member of the system until the member attains age 68 years or 25 years of creditable service, whichever comes first. (2) Upon retirement for service a member shall receive a service retirement allowance which shall consist of: (a) An annuity which shall be the actuarial equivalent of his aggregate contributions and (b) A pension in the amount which, when added to the member's annuity, will provide a total retirement allowance of one-sixtieth of his average final compensation multiplied by the number of years of his creditable service, or 2% of his average final compensation multiplied by the number of years of his creditable service up to 30 plus 1% of his average final compensation multiplied by the number of years of creditable service over 30, or 50% of his final compensation if the member has established 20 or more years of creditable service, whichever is greater. (3) (a) Any member of the retirement system as of the effective date of P.L.1999, c.428 who has 20 or more years of creditable service at the time of retirement shall be entitled to receive a retirement allowance equal to 50% of the member's final compensation plus, in the case of a member required to retire pursuant to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, 3% of final compensation multiplied by the number of years of creditable service over 20 but not over 25. (b) Any member of the retirement system who was enrolled prior to the effective date of P.L.2021, c.52 and who is a member on that effective date may retire on or after the effective date of P.L.2021, c.52 but no later than the first day of the 61st month following that effective date on a service retirement allowance, regardless of age, upon attaining 20 or more years of creditable service and shall be entitled to receive a service retirement allowance equal to 50% of the member's final compensation. (4) Upon the receipt of proper proofs of the death of a member who has retired on a service retirement allowance, there shall be paid to his beneficiary an amount equal to one-half of the compensation upon which contributions by the member to the annuity savings fund were based in the last year of creditable service. L.1944, c.255, s.5; amended 1953, c.266, s.1; 1964, c.241, s.2; 1967, c.250, s.5; 1971, c.175, s.2; 1973, c.109, s.1; 1999, c.428, s.2; 2005, c.381; 2021, c.52; 2023, c.92.
N.J. Stat. § 43:6A-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-9.1
Five years as judge with 15 years additional public service at age 60
Status: in_force

Any judge of the several courts who shall have attained the age of 60 years or more and who shall have served at least 5 years successively as a judge of the several courts and at least 15 years in the aggregate including such service as a judge or in office, position or employment of this State or a county, municipality, board of education, or public agency of this State may retire; provided that election is communicated by such judge to the retirement system by filing a written application duly attested stating at what time subsequent to the execution and filing thereof he desires to be retired. He shall receive an annuity which is the actuarial equivalent of his accumulated deductions together with regular interest, and a pension which, when added to the member's annuity, will provide a retirement allowance in the amount of 2% of his final salary multiplied by his number of years of service up to 25 plus 1% of his final salary multiplied by his number of years of service over 25. The State House Commission shall retire him at the time specified or at such other time within 1 month after the date so specified as the commission finds advisable. L.1973, c. 304, s. 5, eff. Dec. 7, 1973. Amended by L.1981, c. 470, s. 23, eff. Jan. 19, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 43:17-43 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-43
Delegates of exempt firemen's association.
Status: in_force

43:17-43. On or before May 1st in every year, each duly incorporated exempt firemen's association shall choose, by ballot, one delegate and one alternate who shall act in the place of the delegate who may be unable to attend the convention or meeting of the New Jersey State Firemen's Association out of the whole body of the membership thereof, who shall represent and vote for the local exempt firemen's association at the convention or meetings of the New Jersey State Firemen's Association. This delegate or alternate shall have the same rights, powers and privileges as the delegates elected to the New Jersey State Firemen's Association by the local firemen's relief associations. Amended 1996, c.151, s.35; 2008, c.64, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 43:22-12 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-12
Referendum on question of inclusion under agreement
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor is empowered to authorize a referendum on the question whether service in positions covered by a retirement system which is supported in whole or in part by the State and which is established by the State or by a political subdivision thereof should be included under an agreement under this act. With respect to employees of a political subdivision in positions covered by a retirement system which is not supported in whole or in part by the State and which is applicable to more than 1 political subdivision, the Governor is empowered to authorize such a referendum. With respect to employees of any political subdivision in positions covered by a retirement system which is not supported in whole or in part by the State and which is established by a political subdivision thereof, the Governor shall authorize such a referendum upon the request of the governing body of such subdivision; and in all cases the referendum shall be conducted, and the Governor shall designate the Division of Pensions to supervise its conduct, in accordance with the requirements of section 218(d)(3) of the Social Security Act on the question of whether service in positions covered by a retirement system established by the State or by a political subdivision thereof should be included under an agreement under this act. The notice of referendum required by section 218(d)(3)(C) of the Social Security Act to be given to employees shall contain or shall be accompanied by a statement, in such form and such detail as the agency designated to supervise the referendum shall deem necessary and sufficient, to inform the employees of the rights which will accrue to them and their dependents and survivors, and the liabilities to which they will be subject, if their services are included under an agreement under this act. (b) Upon receiving evidence satisfactory to him that with respect to any such referendum the conditions specified in section 218(d)(3) of the Social Security Act have been met, the Governor or the official designated by him shall so certify to the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. (c) The Governor shall, in the case of a retirement system as described in (a) above, upon (1) request of an employer having employees in positions covered by the retirement system, or (2) the authorization of the Legislature, or (3) following a referendum among members of the system in which at least 25% of the active members of the retirement system voted in favor of such a division, authorize the retirement system to be divided into two divisions or parts, one of which shall be composed of positions of members of the systems who desire coverage under the insurance system set up in accordance with the provisions of the Social Security Act, and the other of which shall be composed of positions of members of the system who do not desire that coverage. Each division, for purposes of this act, shall constitute a separate retirement system. The certification by the Governor or the official designated by him required by subsection (b) above shall be deemed to have been made in the case of a division or part consisting of the position of members of a retirement system who desire coverage, if all conditions set forth in section 218(d)(7) of the Social Security Act are met. Where the division is made, the positions of individuals who become members of the system after Social Security coverage is extended, shall be included in the division or part composed of members desiring that coverage. L.1955, c. 38, p. 152, s. 6. Amended by L.1961, c. 117, p. 719, s. 3; L.1980, c. 86, s. 3, eff. Aug. 21, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 43:6A-10 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-10
Early retirement; 5 or more years of service with additional public service of 20 or more years; amount of pension
Status: in_force

Should any member resign, or fail of reappointment who shall have served at least 5 years successively as a judge of the several courts and at least 25 years in the aggregate, including such service as a judge or in office, position, or employment of this State or a county, municipality, board of education, or public agency of this State, before reaching age 60, he may elect "early" retirement, provided, that such election is communicated by such member to the retirement system by filing a written application, duly attested, stating at what time subsequent to the execution and filing thereof he desires to be retired. He shall receive an annuity which is the actuarial equivalent of his accumulated deductions together with regular interest, and a pension which, when added to the member's annuity, will provide a retirement allowance in the amount of 2% of his final salary multiplied by his number of years of service up to 25 plus 1% of his final salary multiplied by his number of years of service over 25; provided, however, that such retirement allowance shall be reduced in accordance with a table of actuarial equivalents recommended by the actuary and adopted by the retirement system reflecting all months that the member lacks of being age 60. The State House Commission shall retire him at the time specified or at such other time within 1 month after the date so specified as the commission finds advisable. L.1973, c. 140, s. 10, eff. May 22, 1973. Amended by L.1981, c. 470, s. 4, eff. Jan. 19, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-12.2 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-12.2
Pension, annuity or retirement allowance effective date; amount limitations; payment of unpaid benefits upon death of retirant
Status: in_force

27. A pension, an annuity or a retirement allowance granted under the provisions of this act shall be effective only on the first day of a month, shall be paid in equal monthly installments, and shall not be decreased, increased, revoked or repealed, except as otherwise provided in this act; provided, however, that at the time any benefit becomes payable any unpaid balance of a loan or arrearage outstanding shall be deducted from any benefit otherwise payable. Upon the death of a retirant, any unpaid benefits due him shall be paid in one lump sum to such person, if living, as he shall have nominated by written designation duly executed and filed with the board of trustees, otherwise to the executor or administrator of the retirant's estate. No pension, annuity or retirement allowance shall be due to a retirant or beneficiary unless it constitutes a payment for an entire month; provided, however, that a pension, annuity or retirement allowance shall be payable for the entire month in which the retirant or beneficiary dies. L.1967,c.250,s.27; amended 1993,c.335,s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-62.2 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-62.2
Transfer to police and firemen's retirement system; employment requirement of new officer
Status: in_force

a. Any officer eligible to become a member pursuant to the amendatory provisions of this act who is enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement System (P.L.1954, c. 84, C. 43:15A-1 et seq.) or any county pension fund established under Title 43 of the Revised Statutes shall be permitted to transfer membership from the aforesaid system or fund to the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1973, c. 156 (C. 43:16A-62 et seq.). Whenever in P.L.1973, c. 156 a period of time is set which is to be calculated from the effective date of said act, such time shall be calculated from the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act for the purposes hereof. b. Each new officer who begins employment following the effective date of this act, shall be required to enroll in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey as a condition of employment, provided he is otherwise eligible for membership by meeting appointment, age, and health requirements prescribed of all members. As of the effective date of this act, eligibility for membership of such new officers in the Public Employees' Retirement System shall be terminated and membership requirements of such other system will be deemed satisfied by enrollment of such employees in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System. L.1980, c. 84, s. 2, eff. Aug. 21, 1980.
N.J. Stat. § 43:21-22 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-22
Saving clause
Status: in_force

The legislature reserves the right to amend or repeal all or any part of this chapter at any time; and there shall be no vested private right of any kind against such amendment or repeal. All the rights, privileges, or immunities conferred by this chapter or by acts done pursuant thereto shall exist subject to the power of the legislature to amend or repeal this chapter at any time.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-66 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-66
Group life insurance benefits for employee over 55
Status: in_force

a. Any person becoming a member of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System pursuant to the provisions of this 1975 amendatory and supplementary act shall not be allowed any of the group life insurance benefits if on the date he files an application for enrollment he is 55 or more years of age, unless he furnishes satisfactory evidence of insurability and on the effective date of membership is actively at work and performing all his regular duties at his customary place of employment. The effective date of coverage for such benefits shall be the first day of the month which immediately follows the date when such evidence is determined to be satisfactory. b. Such evidence of insurability will not be required of any person becoming a member upon transfer from the Public Employees' Retirement System or a county pension fund, if the transferring employee was covered by such benefits in the latter system at the time of the transfer. If such transferring employee was not covered by such benefits at the time of the transfer, he may be allowed the benefits under the group life insurance policy or policies subject to the provisions of subsection a. of this section; provided, however, that any such employee must furnish satisfactory evidence of insurability under the provisions of subsection a. of this section, if he had been unable or failed to give such evidence as a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System or a county pension fund. L.1973, c. 156, s. 7, eff. June 1, 1973. Amended by L.1975, c. 303, s. 4, eff. Feb. 2, 1976.
N.J. Stat. § 43:21-45.1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-45.1
Reciprocal agreements for certain temporary disability benefits.
Status: in_force

1. a. The Commissioner of Labor is authorized to enter into a reciprocal agreement with the department of labor, or other corresponding agency, of any other state for the purpose of granting individuals residing in New Jersey eligibility for the award of benefits under the "Temporary Disability Benefits Law," P.L.1948, c.110 (C.43:21-25 et seq.), based wholly or in part upon employment in the other state, and granting individuals residing in the other state eligibility for the award of corresponding disability benefits under the statutory authority of that other state, based wholly or in part upon employment in this State. b. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Commissioner of Labor has entered into a reciprocal agreement with another state pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the commissioner is authorized to determine the amount of benefits to be paid to an individual, in accordance with the provisions of the "Temporary Disability Benefits Law," P.L.1948, c.110 (C.43:21-25 et seq.), based wholly or in part upon the individual's employment in the other state. L.2001,c.451,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 43:13-22.47 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-22.47
Annual adjustment in pensions pursuant to percentum of change in index
Status: in_force

On or before October 1, 1969 and by the same date in each subsequent year, the Director of the Division of Pensions of the State Department of the Treasury shall review the index and determine the percentum of change in the index from the retirement year index pursuant to the provisions of the Pension Increase Act. The percentage of adjustment in the pensions shall be 1/2 of the percentum of change. The director shall include amounts sufficient to adjust the retirement allowances or pensions payable to all eligible retirants by 1/2 of the percentum of change in the index as such retirement allowances or pensions may have been originally granted, or increased for certain retirants in accordance with the provisions of the Pension Increase Act (P.L.1969, c. 169). The director shall notify the secretary of the retirement system of the percentage of adjustment for the applicable year. In no instance shall the amount of the pension originally granted and payable to any retirant be reduced as a result of this adjustment. For purposes of this section a "retirant" shall include all retirants except those whose pension commenced within the 3 calendar years prior to the first of the month in which the adjustment is to become effective in any year. L.1971, c. 277, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-26 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-26
Referendum; notice of adoption
Status: in_force

Upon the filing of a petition signed by at least ten per centum (10%) of the legal voters of any county, municipality or political subdivision thereof with the clerk of such county, municipality or political subdivision, as the case may be, the question of the adoption of the act of which this act is an amendment and supplement shall be submitted to the voters of such county, municipality or political subdivision at the next general election succeeding the date of the filing of the petition unless such filing date shall occur within five months immediately preceding a general election, in which case it shall be submitted at the second succeeding general election. If a majority of the legal voters voting upon said question at such general election vote in favor of adoption, the act to which this act is an amendment and supplement shall take effect in such county, municipality or political subdivision thereof on January first following the date of such election. If the act is adopted at such election, the clerk of the county, municipality or political subdivision so adopting the act shall immediately notify the board of trustees of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey of such adoption. L.1945, c. 148, p. 530, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-18.24 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-18.24
Partial invalidity
Status: in_force

In case for any reason any section or part of any section or any provision of this act shall be questioned in any court and shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not be held to affect any other section or part of any section or provision of this act. L.1943, c. 160, p. 470, s. 24.
N.J. Stat. § 43:21-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-9.1
Cancellation of record of checks not presented for payment within 6 years
Status: in_force

The State Treasurer, as treasurer and custodian of the unemployment compensation and State disability benefits funds, is hereby authorized and directed to cancel of record and to refuse to honor checks issued against any of the accounts established within the unemployment compensation and State disability benefits funds which have not been presented for payment within 6 years from the date of issuance. Upon such cancellation, moneys held on deposit for the payment of the checks shall be credited to the accounts against which said checks were drawn. L.1966, c. 24, s. 1, eff. April 21, 1966.
N.J. Stat. § 43:13-19 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-19
When payments begin
Status: in_force

No pension shall be paid out of a fund created under this article until five years after the organization of the pension commission.
N.J. Stat. § 43:13-38.1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-38.1
"Salary" and "half pay" defined; maximum pension
Status: in_force

The word "salary," as used in this article, shall mean the average annual salary paid during the last five years of a member's service, or in the event he or she has been employed for less than five years, the average annual salary he or she received during the time that he or she was employed. The words "half pay," as used in this article, shall mean half of the average annual salary paid during the last five years of a member's service, or in the event he or she has been employed for less than five years, the average annual salary he or she received during the time he or she was employed, and all pensions granted under this article shall be based on such average salary, regardless of any other provision of law; provided, however, that no pension shall be paid hereunder in excess of three thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($3,750.00) per annum. L.1945, c. 213, p. 715, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 43:13-37.14 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-37.14
Disability from injury, accident or sickness incurred at any time after employment for 5 years; retirement on pension; death; benefits to dependents
Status: in_force

Any town employee who shall receive a permanent total disability by reason of injury, accident or sickness incurred at any time, who having had deducted from his salary or compensation the percentage provided in this act and who had been in the employ of the town for five years, in that event such town employee upon his application shall be retired on pension equal to twelve and one-half per centum (12 1/2 %) of the salary received by such town employee at the time of such retirement, and for each additional year of service more than five years the amount of said pension shall be increased, to the extent of two and one-half per centum (2 1/2 %) of said salary, not exceeding in any event fifty per centum (50%) of said salary. In the event of the death of any such town employee retired under the provisions of this section while on pension, his dependents as defined in this act shall be entitled to a pension in an amount equal to the pension being received at the time of such town employee's death. L.1943, c. 189, p. 529, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 43:21-70 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-70
Self-employment assistance allowance; conditions
Status: in_force

4. a. Any unemployed individual who qualifies for regular benefits and is identified through the worker profiling system as likely to exhaust regular benefits may apply to the division for a self-employment assistance allowance. If the individual is selected to receive a self-employment assistance allowance, the Department of Labor may also provide the individual with any available self-employment assistance services it deems appropriate, including services available from the Workforce Development Partnership Program, or the department may refer the individual to any other private or public entity it deems appropriate to provide the services. The department shall provide the individual with appropriate information available to the department regarding possible sources of financing for entrepreneurial activities, including information obtained from the Department of Banking and information regarding suitable "micro-lending" programs. b. The weekly self-employment assistance allowance payable pursuant to this section to an individual shall be equal to the weekly benefit amount for regular benefits. In no instance shall a self-employment assistance allowance and regular benefits be paid to an individual with respect to the same period. The sum of the allowance and regular benefits paid under P.L.1995, c.394 (C.43:21-67 et al.) with respect to any benefit year shall not exceed the maximum benefit amount established for regular benefits alone with respect to that benefit year. The allowance shall not be paid for any week in which the individual does not participate, on a full-time basis, in self-employment assistance activities authorized by the division. c. A self-employment assistance allowance shall be payable to an individual at the same interval, on the same terms, and subject to the same conditions as regular benefits, except as otherwise provided in P.L.1995, c.394 (C.43:21-67 et al.). d. The aggregate number of individuals receiving self-employment assistance allowances at any time shall not exceed one percent of the number of individuals receiving regular benefits. The Commissioner of Labor shall adopt regulations consistent with the provisions of P.L.1995, c.394 (C.43:21-67 et al.) to establish eligibility requirements and procedures for the selection of individuals to receive self-employment assistance allowances and self-employment assistance services. e. Self-employment assistance allowances shall be charged to employers in the same manner as provided for the charging of regular benefits. f. The provisions of this section shall apply to weeks beginning after the effective date of P.L.1995, c.394 (C.43:21-67 et al.) and after any plan required by the United States Department of Labor is approved by that department. The authority provided by this section shall terminate as of the end of the week preceding the date when federal law no longer authorizes the provisions of this section, unless that date is a Saturday in which case the authority shall terminate as of that date. L.1995,c.394,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 43:13-37.10 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-37.10
Death of employee after 5 years of service; pensions to dependents
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations hereinafter provided, in the event of the death of any such town employee who shall die from causes other than injuries or illness received or incurred in the performance of his duties, and who was not previously retired or pensioned and who has had deducted from his salary or compensation the percentage provided for in this act, and who has been in the employ of the town for five years, in that event twelve and one-half per centum (12 1/2 %) of the salary received by such town employee at said death shall be paid each year to the dependent widow, dependent child or children under the age of sixteen years or dependent parent or parents, as the case may be, and for each additional year of service more than five years the amount of said pension shall be increased to the extent of two and one-half per centum (2 1/2 %) of such salary, not exceeding in any event fifty per centum (50%) of said salary. L.1943, c. 189, p. 527, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 43:21-24.27 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-24.27
Emergency unemployment benefits
Status: in_force

8. During an emergency unemployment benefit period, an exhaustee who otherwise continues to meet the eligibility requirements for regular benefits pursuant to the provisions of the "unemployment compensation law," R.S.43:21-1 et seq., and who is not eligible for any other unemployment benefits, including benefits provided for by any federal law extending benefits beyond those provided for as regular benefits or extended benefits, may receive weekly emergency unemployment benefits for weeks subsequent to December 29, 2001 in an amount equal to the weekly benefit amount of the exhaustee's most recent regular unemployment benefit claim subject to the provisions of the "unemployment compensation law," R.S.43:21-1 et seq. The maximum emergency unemployment benefits an individual may receive pursuant to sections 7 through 11 of P.L.2002, c.13 (C.43:21-24.26 through C.43:21-24.30) is 10 times the weekly benefit amount that was payable to the individual pursuant to the "unemployment compensation law," R.S.43:21-1 et seq., (including benefits payable to federal civilian employees and ex-service persons or payable under the combined wage program) in the individual's applicable benefit year. L.2002,c.13,s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 43:3C-8 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-8
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The Director of the Division of Pensions shall promulgate those rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1984, c. 156, s. 3, eff. July 1, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15A-36 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-36
Interest in fund by trustee or employee prohibited
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise herein provided, no trustee and no employee of the board of trustees shall have any direct interest in the gains or profits of any investments of the retirement system; nor shall any trustee or employee of the board directly or indirectly, for himself or as an agent in any manner use the moneys of the retirement system, except to make such current and necessary payments as are authorized by the board of trustees; nor shall any trustee or employee of the board of trustees become an endorser or surety, or in any manner an obligor for moneys loaned to or borrowed from the retirement system. L.1954, c. 84, p. 495, s. 36. Amended by L.1970, c. 57, s. 4, eff. May 18, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 43:13-22.60 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-22.60
Exemption of fund from taxation and process
Status: in_force

All pensions granted under this act shall be exempt from any State or municipal tax, levy and sale, garnishment or attachment or any other process whatsoever, and shall be unassignable, except for the purpose and to the extent necessary to authorize, with the member's or pensioner's consent, deductions of premiums for group hospitalization and medical-surgical insurance. L.1964, c. 275, s. 11.
N.J. Stat. § 43:6A-18 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-18
Death after retirement; payments to beneficiaries
Status: in_force

Upon the receipt of proper proofs of the death after retirement of a member of the retirement system, there shall be paid to his widow a survivor's benefit of 25% of final salary for the use of herself, to continue during her widowhood, plus 10% of final salary payable to one surviving child or plus 15% of final salary to two or more surviving children; if there is no surviving widow or in case the widow dies or remarries, 15% of final salary will be payable to one surviving child, 20% of final salary to two surviving children in equal shares and if there be three or more children, 30% of final salary will be payable to such children in equal shares. For the purposes of this section final salary means the current salary for the judicial position in which the member served at retirement. L.1973, c. 140, s. 18, eff. May 22, 1973. Amended by L.1981, c. 470, s. 11, eff. Jan. 19, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 43:13-1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-1
Filling vacancies in trustees of certain trust funds; resignation of trustees
Status: in_force

When a trust fund has been or shall be created by public subscription for the benefit of the widow and children of any deceased member of the police or fire department of any municipality and no provision has been made for the appointment of successors of the persons designated to administer the fund, any vacancy in the office of trustee of such fund, whether the result of death or resignation, shall be filled by the board, body or person having charge of the department in which the deceased member served at the time of his death. If a police and fire pension commission exists in the municipality, it may be appointed to execute the trust in the event of vacancies in the office of all the trustees. All resignations of trustees designated to execute any such trust shall be presented to the board, body or person having charge of the department in which the deceased member served at the time of his death.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-5.2 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-5.2
Retirement of employee permanently and totally disabled in course of employment; determination of disability
Status: in_force

10. Subject to the other provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act and article 1 of chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Revised Statutes, any county employee who shall become permanently and totally disabled as a result of injury, accident or sickness arising out of and in the course of his employment shall, upon his application, or upon the application of the head of the department in which he shall have been employed, and approval thereof by the pension commission be retired on half pay. Upon and after the death of such employee or upon and after the death of any employee who dies as a result of any disability injury or disease arising out of and in the course of his employment, a pension of one-half the salary of such employee shall be paid to the surviving widow, so long as she remains unmarried, surviving widower, so long as he remains unmarried, or minor children up to 18 years of age, as the case may be. In no event shall the amount of any pension payable pursuant to the provisions of this section be less than $3,000 per annum. The pension commission shall have power to determine whether or not any employee is permanently and totally disabled and whether or not a disability, or death of an employee is the result of an injury, accident or sickness arising out of and in the course of the employee's employment. Before approval of an application the physician or physicians designated by the commission shall make a medical examination of the member at his residence or at any other place mutually agreed upon and shall certify to the board that he is physically or mentally incapacitated for the performance of duty, and should be retired. The claimant shall have the right to present physicians, witnesses or other testimony in his behalf before the commission. The president or any other member of the pension commission may administer oaths to any physicians or other persons called before the commission regarding the employee's disability or death. The commission shall decide, by resolution, whether the applicant is entitled to the benefits of this act and of article 1 of chapter 10 of Title 43 of the Revised Statutes. L.1973, c.345,s.10; amended 1976,c.106,s.4; 1991,c.309,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-50 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-50
Retirement when physically or mentally unfit
Status: in_force

43:10-50. Any county probation officer who shall have served as such for a continuous period of twenty years, whether he has reached the age of sixty years or not, who shall be found to be physically or mentally unfit for further service shall, upon application in writing to the assignment judge of the Superior Court of his county, be retired upon one-half pay. Amended 1953,c.41,s.3; 1991,c.91,s.415.
N.J. Stat. § 43:6A-39 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-39
Waiver of payment of portion of payment of pension, retirement allowance or benefit
Status: in_force

Any member or any beneficiary who has been or, in the future, may be retired, or receive a pension, retirement allowance or benefit pursuant to the provisions of this act, may, by filing written request with the retirement system, waive payment of a portion of the pension, retirement allowance or benefit to which he may be entitled. Upon the receipt of such waiver, and until the same is withdrawn, altered or revoked by a subsequent written request, similarly filed, the retirement system shall pay a reduced pension, retirement allowance or benefit, as shall be requested in such waiver. The member or the beneficiary shall not be entitled to a refund, or credit, for such moneys as shall have been waived during the period such waiver had been in effect. L.1973, c. 140, s. 39, eff. May 22, 1973. Amended by L.1981, c. 470, s. 19, eff. Jan. 19, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 43:8A-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-8.1
Purchase of annuity credits for periods prior to membership in fund
Status: in_force

Any present entrant member of the alcoholic beverage control law enforcement officers pension fund shall be permitted, under such rules and regulations as the board of trustees may adopt, to purchase such additional annuity credits as he may desire to cover any period or portion thereof, prior to his becoming a member of such pension fund, not to exceed the period of time during which such member was an employee of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the Department of Law and Public Safety of the State of New Jersey, and its predecessor, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of New Jersey. L.1955, c. 142, p. 635, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 43:8A-2 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-2
Alcoholic Beverage Law Enforcement Officers Pension Fund
Status: in_force

A pension fund is hereby created for the purpose of providing retirement allowances and other benefits for law enforcement officers under the provisions of this act. The pension fund so created shall be established on October 1, 1953. It shall have the powers and privileges of a corporation and shall be known as the "Alcoholic Beverage Law Enforcement Officers' Pension Fund" and by such name all of its business shall be transacted, all of its funds invested, and all of its cash and securities and property held in trust for the purpose for which received. L.1953, c. 423, p. 2124, s. 2. Amended by L.1954, c. 200, p. 756, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-6 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-6
Members with four years of service, ordinary disability allowance, death benefits.
Status: in_force

6. (1) Upon the written application by a member in service, by one acting in his behalf or by his employer, any member, under 55 years of age, who has had four or more years of creditable service may be retired on an ordinary disability retirement allowance; provided, that the medical board, after a medical examination of such member, shall certify that such member is mentally or physically incapacitated for the performance of his usual duty and of any other available duty in the department which his employer is willing to assign to him and that such incapacity is likely to be permanent and to such an extent that he should be retired. (2) Upon retirement for ordinary disability, a member shall receive an ordinary disability retirement allowance which shall consist of: (a) An annuity which shall be the actuarial equivalent of his aggregate contributions and (b) A pension in the amount which, when added to the member's annuity, will provide a total retirement allowance of 1 1/2 % of final compensation multiplied by his number of years of creditable service but in no event shall the total allowance be less than 40% of the member's final compensation. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, a member who has more than 20 but less than 25 years of creditable service and who is required to retire upon application by the employer on or after the effective date of P.L.1999, c.428, shall receive an ordinary disability retirement allowance which shall consist of: (a) An annuity which shall be the actuarial equivalent of the member's aggregate contributions; and (b) A pension in the amount which, when added to the member's annuity, will provide a total retirement allowance of 50% of final compensation plus 3% of final compensation multiplied by the number of years of creditable service over 20 but not over 25. (4) Upon the receipt of proper proofs of the death of a member who has retired on an ordinary disability retirement allowance, there shall be paid to such member's beneficiary, an amount equal to 3 1/2 times the compensation upon which contributions by the member to the annuity savings fund were based in the last year of creditable service; provided, however, that if such death shall occur after the member shall have attained 55 years of age the amount payable shall equal 1/2 of such compensation instead of 3 1/2 times such compensation. L.1944,c.255,s.6; amended 1953, c.266, s.2; 1964, c.241, s.3; 1967, c.250, s.6; 1971, c.175, s.3; 1989, c.204, s.2; 1999, c.428, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 43:8A-10 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-10
Application for disability retirement allowance; medical examinations of persons retired on disability retirement allowance
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the receipt by the board of trustees of a written application for a disability retirement allowance, the board shall refer the application to the medical board, which shall examine the applicant and the report of the medical board shall be considered by the board of trustees in acting upon such application. (2) Any beneficiary under the age of fifty-five years who has been retired on a disability retirement allowance under this act, on his request may be given a medical examination and he shall submit to an examination by the medical board within the State, or to an examination by a physician or physicians designated by the medical board at such place to be mutually agreed upon, twice a year for a period of three years and once a year thereafter in order to determine whether or not the disability which existed at the time he was retired has vanished or has materially diminished. If the report of the medical board shall show that such beneficiary is able to perform either his former duty or any other available duty in the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control which his employer is willing to assign to him, the beneficiary shall report for duty within ten days. If the beneficiary fails to submit to any such medical examination or fails to return to duty within ten days after being ordered so to do, or within such further time as may be allowed by the commission for valid reason, as the case may be, the pension shall be discontinued during such default. A beneficiary shall immediately advise the board of trustees of any change in his residence. L.1953, c. 423, p. 2133, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-18.15l — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-18.15l
. Determination of change in index; adjustment in pensions; retirant defined
Status: in_force

On or before October 1, 1969 and by the same date in each subsequent year, the Director of the Division of Pensions of the State Department of the Treasury shall review the index and determine the percentum of change in the index from the retirement year index pursuant to the provisions of the Pension Increase Act (P.L.1969, c. 169). The percentage of adjustment in the pensions shall be 1/2 of the percentum of change. The director shall include amounts sufficient to adjust the retirement allowances or pensions payable to all eligible retirants by 1/2 of the percentum of change in the index as such retirement allowances or pensions may have been originally granted, or increased for certain retirants in accordance with the provisions of the Pension Increase Act (P.L.1969, c. 169). The director shall notify the secretary of the retirement system of the percentage of adjustment for the applicable year. In no instance shall the amount of the pension originally granted and payable to any retirant be reduced as a result of this adjustment. For purposes of this section a "retirant" shall include all retirants except those whose pension commenced within the 3 calendar years prior to the first of the month in which the adjustment is to become effective in any year. L.1971, c. 102, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 43:3B-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3B / Section 3B-8.1
Calculation of annual adjustment
Status: in_force

The provisions of section 7 of P.L. 1969, c. 169 (C. 43:3B-8) shall not apply to section 26 of P.L. 1967, c. 250 (C. 43:16A-12.1) as amended by this 1985 amendatory and supplementary act, and the annual cost of living adjustment received by widows and widowers under P.L. 1958, c. 143 (C. 43:3B-1 et seq.) as amended and supplemented by P.L. 1969, c. 169 shall be calculated as of the date of retirement of the member of the retirement system. L. 1985, c. 393, s. 2, eff. Dec. 20, 1985.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-1
Definitions relative to Police and Firemen's Retirement System.
Status: in_force

1. As used in this act: (1) "Retirement system" or "system" shall mean the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey as defined in section 2 of this act. (2) (a) "Policeman" shall mean a permanent, full-time employee of a law enforcement unit as defined in section 2 of P.L.1961, c.56 (C.52:17B-67) or the State, other than an officer or trooper of the Division of State Police whose position is covered by the State Police Retirement System, whose primary duties include the investigation, apprehension or detention of persons suspected or convicted of violating the criminal laws of the State and who: (i) is authorized to carry a firearm while engaged in the actual performance of his official duties; (ii) has police powers; (iii) is required to complete successfully the training requirements prescribed by P.L.1961, c.56 (C.52:17B-66 et seq.) or comparable training requirements as determined by the board of trustees; and (iv) is subject to the physical and mental fitness requirements applicable to the position of municipal police officer established by an agency authorized to establish these requirements on a Statewide basis, or comparable physical and mental fitness requirements as determined by the board of trustees. The term shall also include an administrative or supervisory employee of a law enforcement unit or the State whose duties include general or direct supervision of employees engaged in investigation, apprehension or detention activities or training responsibility for these employees and a requirement for engagement in investigation, apprehension or detention activities if necessary, and who is authorized to carry a firearm while in the actual performance of his official duties and has police powers. (b) "Fireman" shall mean a permanent, full-time employee of a firefighting unit whose primary duties include the control and extinguishment of fires and who is subject to the training and physical and mental fitness requirements applicable to the position of municipal firefighter established by an agency authorized to establish these requirements on a Statewide basis, or comparable training and physical and mental fitness requirements as determined by the board of trustees. The term shall also include an administrative or supervisory employee of a firefighting unit whose duties include general or direct supervision of employees engaged in fire control and extinguishment activities or training responsibility for these employees and a requirement for engagement in fire control and extinguishment activities if necessary. As used in this paragraph, "firefighting unit" shall mean a municipal fire department, a fire district, or an agency of a county or the State which is responsible for control and extinguishment of fires. (3) "Member" shall mean any policeman or fireman included in the membership of the retirement system pursuant to this amendatory and supplementary act, P.L.1989, c.204 (C.43:16A-15.6 et al.). (4) "Board of trustees" or "board" shall mean the board provided for in section 13 of this act. (5) "Medical board" shall mean the board of physicians provided for in section 13 of this act. (6) "Employer" shall mean the State of New Jersey, the county, municipality or political subdivision thereof which pays the particular policeman or fireman. (7) "Service" shall mean service as a policeman or fireman paid for by an employer. (8) "Creditable service" shall mean service rendered for which credit is allowed as provided under section 4 of this act. (9) "Regular interest" shall mean interest as determined by the State Treasurer, after consultation with the actuary. It shall bear a reasonable relationship to the percentage rate of earnings on investments based on the market value of assets but shall not exceed the assumed percentage rate of increase applied to salaries plus 3%, provided however that the board of trustees shall not set the average percentage rate of increase applied to salaries below 6%. This rate shall be distinct from any internally targeted rates used for developing investment policy by the board of trustees pursuant to section 13 of P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-13). (10) "Aggregate contributions" shall mean the sum of all the amounts, deducted from the compensation of a member or contributed by him or on his behalf, standing to the credit of his individual account in the annuity savings fund. (11) "Annuity" shall mean payments for life derived from the aggregate contributions of a member. (12) "Pension" shall mean payments for life derived from contributions by the employer. (13) "Retirement allowance" shall mean the pension plus the annuity. (14) "Earnable compensation" shall mean the full rate of the salary that would be payable to an employee if he worked the full normal working time for his position. In cases where salary includes maintenance, the retirement system shall fix the value of that part of the salary not paid in money which shall be considered under this act. (15) "Average final compensation" shall mean final compensation. (16) "Retirement" shall mean the termination of the member's active service with a retirement allowance granted and paid under the provisions of this act. (17) "Annuity reserve" shall mean the present value of all payments to be made on account of any annuity or benefit in lieu of any annuity computed upon the basis of such mortality tables recommended by the actuary as shall be adopted by the board of trustees, and regular interest. (18) "Pension reserve" shall mean the present value of all payments to be made on account of any pension or benefit in lieu of any pension computed upon the basis of such mortality tables recommended by the actuary as shall be adopted by the board of trustees, and regular interest. (19) "Actuarial equivalent" shall mean a benefit of equal value when computed upon the basis of such mortality tables recommended by the actuary as shall be adopted by the board of trustees, and regular interest. (20) "Beneficiary" shall mean any person receiving a retirement allowance or other benefit as provided by this act. (21) "Child" shall mean a deceased member's or retirant's unmarried child (a) under the age of 18, or (b) 18 years of age or older and enrolled in a secondary school, or (c) under the age of 24 and enrolled in a degree program in an institution of higher education for at least 12 credit hours in each semester, provided that the member died in active service as a result of an accident met in the actual performance of duty at some definite time and place, and the death was not the result of the member's willful misconduct, or (d) of any age who, at the time of the member's or retirant's death, is disabled because of an intellectual disability or physical incapacity, is unable to do any substantial, gainful work because of the impairment and his impairment has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, as affirmed by the medical board. (22) "Parent" shall mean the parent of a member who was receiving at least one-half of his support from the member in the 12-month period immediately preceding the member's death or the accident which was the direct cause of the member's death. The dependency of such a parent will be considered terminated by marriage of the parent subsequent to the death of the member. (23) (a) "Widower," for employees of the State, means the man to whom a member or retirant was married, or a domestic partner as defined in section 3 of P.L.2003, c.246 (C.26:8A-3), on the date of her death and who has not since remarried or established a domestic partnership. In the event of the payment of accidental death benefits, pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-10), the restriction concerning remarriage or establishment of a domestic partnership shall be waived. (b) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (c) of this subsection, "widower," for employees of public employers other than the State, means the man to whom a member or retirant was married on the date of her death and who has not remarried. (c) A public employer other than the State may adopt a resolution providing that the term "widower" as defined in paragraph (b) of this subsection shall include domestic partners as provided in paragraph (a) of this subsection. (24) (a) "Widow," for employees of the State, means the woman to whom a member or retirant was married, or a domestic partner as defined in section 3 of P.L.2003, c.246 (C.26:8A-3), on the date of his death and who has not since remarried or established a domestic partnership. In the event of the payment of accidental death benefits, pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-10), the restriction concerning remarriage or establishment of a domestic partnership shall be waived. (b) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (c) of this subsection, "widow," for employees of public employers other than the State, means the woman to whom a member or retirant was married on the date of his death and who has not remarried. (c) A public employer other than the State may adopt a resolution providing that the term "widow" as defined in paragraph (b) of this subsection shall include domestic partners as provided in paragraph (a) of this subsection. (25) "Fiscal year" shall mean any year commencing with July 1, and ending with June 30, next following. (26) (a) "Compensation" shall mean the base salary, for services as a member as defined in this act, which is in accordance with established salary policies of the member's employer for all employees in the same position but shall not include individual salary adjustments which are granted primarily in anticipation of the member's retirement or additional remuneration for performing temporary duties beyond the regular workday. (b) In the case of a person who becomes a member of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.1, "compensation" means the amount of base salary equivalent to the annual maximum wage contribution base for Social Security, pursuant to the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, for services as a member as defined in this act, which is in accordance with established salary policies of the member's employer for all employees in the same position but shall not include individual salary adjustments which are granted primarily in anticipation of the member's retirement or additional remuneration for performing temporary duties beyond the regular workday. (27) "Department" shall mean any police or fire department of a municipality or a fire department of a fire district located in a township or a county police or park police department or the appropriate department of the State or instrumentality thereof. (28) (a) "Final compensation" means the compensation received by the member in the last 12 months of creditable service preceding his retirement or death. (b) In the case of a person who becomes a member of the retirement system on or after the effective date of P.L.2010, c.1, "final compensation" means the average annual compensation for service for which contributions are made during any three fiscal years of membership providing the largest possible benefit to the member or the member's beneficiary. (29) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1992, c.78). (30) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1992, c.78). (31) (a) "Spouse," for employees of the State, means the husband or wife, or domestic partner as defined in section 3 of P.L.2003, c.246 (C.26:8A-3), of a member. (b) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (c) of this subsection, "spouse," for employees of public employers other than the State, means the husband or wife of a member. (c) A public employer other than the State may adopt a resolution providing that the term "spouse" as defined in paragraph (b) of this subsection shall include domestic partners as provided in paragraph (a) of this subsection. L.1944, c.255, s.1; amended 1945, c.148, s.1; 1951, c.267; 1967, c.250, s.1; 1968, c.435; 1970, c.57, s.9; 1971, c.175, s.1; 1971, c.439, s.2; 1973, c.156, s.1; 1975, c.302, s.1; 1976, c.111, s.2; 1976, c.139, s.2; 1977, c.207, s.1; 1979, c.86, s.17; 1979, c.407; 1980, c.84, s.1; 1981, c.301, s.1; 1981, c.462, s.50; 1981, c.524, s.1; 1981, c.532, s.1; 1982, c.198, s.1; 1983, c.439, s.1; 1984, c.57; 1985, c.29, s.1; 1985, c.221, s.1; 1985, c.262, s.2; 1985, c.377, s.1; 1985, c.470, s.1; 1985, c.525; 1986, c.165, s.1; 1989, c.204, s.1; 1991, c.414, s.1; 1992, c.41, s.23; 1992, c.78, s.1; 1992, c.125, s.13; 1996, c.89, s.1; 1999, c.428, s.1; 2003, c.181, s.1; 2003, c.246, s.43; 2010, c.1, s.22; 2010, c.50, s.74; 2018, c.55, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 43:3C-15 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 3C / Section 3C-15
State-administered pension systems, requirements for employers.
Status: in_force

1. The boards of trustees of the Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund, established pursuant to N.J.S.18A:66-1 et seq., the Public Employees' Retirement System, established pursuant to P.L.1954, c.84 (C.43:15A-1 et seq.), the Police and Firemen's Retirement System, established pursuant to P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-1 et seq.), and the State Police Retirement System, established pursuant to P.L.1965, c.89 (C.53:5A-1 et seq.), and the State House Commission in the case of the Judicial Retirement System, established pursuant to P.L.1973, c.140 (C.43:6A-1 et seq.), shall require a certifying officer to complete training on eligibility for enrollment in the pension fund or retirement system in accordance with the provisions of the laws governing those funds or systems and the rules or regulations promulgated thereto. The Division of Pensions and Benefits shall develop, and the respective board or commission shall approve, the form and content of the training and each board or commission shall determine when a certifying officer shall complete the training. Each board or commission may require the training to include such additional pension fund or retirement system matters as it deems necessary to ensure compliance. The training shall be provided through the Internet and shall be accessible from the official Internet site of the State. A certifying officer required to complete the training shall submit to the division an acknowledgement of such completion in the manner required by the division. Each board of trustees or commission shall require a certifying officer and the officer's immediate supervisor to certify in writing or electronically, at the time of an enrollment of a member and annually for each member of the retirement system, that the person enrolled is eligible for enrollment in the pension fund or retirement system in accordance with the relevant law and the rules or regulations promulgated thereto. The certification shall require the certifying officer and the officer's immediate supervisor to acknowledge that any person who knowingly makes a false statement, or falsifies or permits to be falsified any record, application, form, or report of a pension fund or retirement system, in an attempt to defraud the fund or system as a result of such act shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. Each board or commission may require a similar certification for any other record, application, form, or report as it may deem necessary to ensure compliance. As used in this section, "certifying officer" means an officer or employee of the State or an employer other than the State who is responsible for submitting to a pension fund or retirement system such information, and for performing the duties relating to matters concerning the pension fund or retirement system with respect to each of the employees of the employer, as required of the employer by law and the rules or regulations promulgated thereto, and by the division and the board of trustees or the State House Commission, as appropriate. L.2011, c.52, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-87 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-87
Retirement for disability incurred in service
Status: in_force

Any county clerk's employee who shall have received a permanent disability by reason of injury, accident or sickness, incurred at any time in the service, which shall permanently incapacitate him from further duty, shall upon the certification of the fact of such disability by three physicians designated as hereinafter provided, be retired upon half pay.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-62.1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-62.1
Industrial trade instructors and identification officers; Essex County; transfer of membership; membership as requirement for employment
Status: in_force

a. Any officer eligible to become a member pursuant to the amendatory provisions of this act who is enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement System or the county pension fund created under P.L.1943, c. 160 (C. 43:10-18.1 et seq.), shall be permitted to transfer his membership from the aforementioned system or fund to the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey in accordance with the provisions of P.L.1973, c. 156 (C. 43:16A-62 et seq.). Whenever in P.L.1973, c. 156 a period of time is set which is to be calculated from the effective date of said act, such time shall be calculated from the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act for the purposes hereof. b. Each new officer who begins employment following the effective date of the amendatory and supplementary act, shall be required to enroll in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey as a condition of employment, provided he is otherwise eligible for membership by meeting the appointment, age, and health requirements prescribed of all members. As of the effective date of the amendatory and supplementary act, the eligibility for membership of such new officers in the Public Employees' Retirement System shall be terminated and membership requirements of such other system will be deemed satisfied by enrollment of such employees in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System. L.1977, c. 207, s. 2, eff. Sept. 6, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 43:21-53 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-53
Rights in payments
Status: in_force

Benefits payable under an approved private plan by an employer as a self-insurer shall have the same preference against the assets of the employer as are now or may hereafter be allowed by law for a claim for unpaid wages for labor, and benefits under the State plan and for any disability during unemployment as provided by section 43:21-4(f) or under an approved private plan shall not be assignable or subject to levy, execution, attachment or other process for satisfaction of debts. L.1948, c. 110, p. 609, s. 29. Amended by L.1950, c. 173, p. 399, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 43:19-12 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-12
Application for membership; automatic membership
Status: in_force

Any employee of the board of street and water commissioners who entered such employ prior to July first, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-five, may avail himself of the benefits of the pension fund by applying in writing for membership therein and paying into the fund monthly the assessments levied by the board of trustees. All such employees who desire to take advantage of this chapter after the formation of the corporation or the creation of the pension fund shall conform with section 43:19-10 of this title. Every person who may be employed on and after July first, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-five, and who is eligible or who may become eligible to membership in the corporation, shall automatically become a member of such corporation immediately upon the establishment of his eligibility. Nothing in this section shall serve to involuntarily enroll any employee, eligible to membership, who is already entitled, by virtue of prior military service, to pension benefits established by law for world war veterans.
N.J. Stat. § 43:4-3.1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-3.1
Increase of pension
Status: in_force

Effective January 1, 1968 the pension payable by any county, municipality or school district to any veteran retired on pension prior to January 1, 1955 pursuant to article 1 of chapter 4 of Title 43 of the Revised Statutes may be increased in accordance with the provisions of this act; provided that the board of chosen freeholders of the county by resolution, or the governing body of the municipality by ordinance, or the board of education of the school district by resolution, as the case may be, shall so determine. L.1967, c. 294, s. 1, eff. Feb. 15, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-61 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-61
Credits for savings by companies
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any insurance company or companies issuing such policy or policies may credit the policyholder, in the form of reduced premiums, with savings by said company or companies in the event that no brokerage commission or commissions are paid by said company or companies on the issuance of such policy or policies. L.1964, c. 241, s. 28, eff. Jan. 1, 1965.
N.J. Stat. § 43:6A-28 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6A / Section 6A-28
Reduction of premiums for non payment of commissions; authorization
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any insurance company or companies issuing such policy or policies may credit the policyholder, in the form of reduced premiums, with savings by said company or companies in the event that no brokerage commission or commissions are paid by said company or companies on the issuance of such policy or policies. L.1973, c. 140, s. 28, eff. May 22, 1973.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15A-50.1 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-50.1
Member over 70 with 50 years of service; death prior to approval of application for retirement; retirement allowance
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 50 of P.L.1954, c. 84 (C. 43:15A-50) or any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary, a member with at least 50 years of service, who is over 70 years of age and who dies subsequent to filing and receipt by the retirement system of his application for retirement, but prior to approval by the board and prior to the 30 days required to establish eligibility for a retirement allowance pursuant to section 50 of P.L.1954, c. 84 (C. 43:15A-50), shall be deemed to be retired, and the retirement allowance shall be effective as of the date of death. The retirement allowance shall be payable in accordance with the option elected by the member in the retirement application or, if no election has been made, the board shall make the election. L.1984, c. 197, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-39 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-39
First or second class counties--Police employees of county park commission; admission
Status: in_force

The board of trustees may by resolution admit as members into the retirement system the police employees of any county park commission in counties of the first or second class. Whenever any such county park commission shall so request, the board of trustees shall make an investigation to determine the eligibility of the county applicants and may thereafter, subject to the provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement and the rules and regulations of the board of trustees, admit such persons to membership in the retirement system. L.1948, c. 442, p. 1735, s. 1. Amended by L.1951, c. 185, p. 686, s. 1; L.1971, c. 88, s. 2, eff. April 8, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15B-9 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15B / Section 15B-9
Transfer of credit from plan to similar plan of participant's new employer
Status: in_force

Any participant who changes jobs may transfer his credit from the plan pursuant to authorizing provisions which may be contained in the plan, provided the similar plan of the participant's new employer permits such a transfer. L.1977, c. 381, s. 9, eff. Feb. 8, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 43:21-20.10 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-20.10
Report to Legislature.
Status: in_force

8. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, three years after the effective date of this act, shall submit a report to the Legislature assessing the implementation of this act and its impact on the State Unemployment Compensation Fund, evaluating the effectiveness of shared work programs approved by the division pursuant to this act, and making any recommendations for appropriate legislative or administrative action necessary to further the purposes of this act. L.2011, c.154, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 43:21-34 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-34
Existing plans
Status: in_force

If upon the effective date of this act a covered employer has in effect a plan for the payment of cash disability benefits to his employees or to any class or classes thereof, or has in effect an agreement with a union or association whereby there is in effect a plan for the payment of cash disability benefits to his employees or to any class or classes thereof (and to the cost of which plan the employer is obligated to contribute,) such plan shall, regardless of the requirements of this article, be deemed to be an approved private plan until the earliest date upon which the employer shall have the right to modify the benefits of or discontinue such plan, or to discontinue contributions toward the cost thereof. In such case the employer shall notify the commission of the circumstances. During the continuance of such private plan the employees covered thereunder shall not be entitled to any benefits under the State plan with respect to any period of disability commencing while they are covered under such private plan. If any such private plan covers only a class or classes of covered individuals, the employer may effect another private plan for his remaining employees or for a class or classes of them, subject to the requirements and limitations of section eight. L.1948, c. 110, p. 592, s. 10.
N.J. Stat. § 43:13-22.54d — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-22.54d
Rules and regulations.
Status: in_force

3. The pension commission shall promulgate rules and regulations which it shall deem necessary for the effective operation of P.L.1964, c.275 (C.43:13-22.50 et seq.), any act that is a supplement thereto and section 6 of P.L.2013, c.282 (C.43:13-22.56), and for compliance with the provisions of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, regulations of the United States Treasury Department, and other directives or guidance of the federal Internal Revenue Service. L.1984, c.117, s.3; amended 2013, c.282, s.5.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-11.3 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-11.3
Members of police and firemen's retirement system; coverage of death benefits; evidence of insurability
Status: in_force

a. Any person entitled to become a member of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System shall not be allowed any of the death benefits established by sections 5, 6, 7(3), 9 and 10(5) of chapter 255 of the laws of 1944, and sections 16 and 17 of chapter 241 of the laws of 1964, if (1) he makes application for membership beyond the year after he first became eligible for membership or (2) he is eligible for membership on the basis of special legislation, unless the member furnishes satisfactory evidence of insurability and on the effective date of his membership is actively at work and performing all his regular duties at his customary place of employment. The effective date of coverage for such death benefits shall be the first day of the month which immediately follows the date when such evidence is determined to be satisfactory. b. Such evidence of insurability will not be required of any person becoming a member of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System upon transfer from another State-administered retirement system, if such system provided death benefits of a similar nature and the transferring member was covered by such benefits at the time of the transfer. If such transferring member was not covered by such benefits at the time of the transfer, he may be allowed the death benefits of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System subject to the provisions of subsection a. of this section; provided, however, that any such member must furnish satisfactory evidence of insurability under the provisions of subsection a. of this section if he had been unable or failed to give such evidence as a member of the system from which he transferred. c. Any person who must furnish satisfactory evidence of insurability under the provisions of this section and who ceases to be a member of the retirement system without such evidence having been given, shall continue to be subject to the same requirement if he subsequently becomes a member. L.1967, c. 250, s. 25, eff. Dec. 18, 1967. Amended by L.1971, c. 175, s. 15, eff. June 1, 1971.
N.J. Stat. § 43:13-22.41 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-22.41
Laws not affected by this act
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall affect, modify or repeal any of the provisions of chapter 119 of the laws of 1941 or of chapter 250 of the laws of 1948. L.1954, c. 218, p. 831, s. 39.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-58 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-58
Management of fund; investments
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders of said county shall have the management and control of such fund and is hereby empowered to make all necessary rules and regulations concerning the same not inconsistent with this article. All moneys not needed for the immediate payment of such pension shall be invested by such board of chosen freeholders, in interest-bearing bonds of any municipality in this state or in any other interest-bearing securities in which savings banks of this state are authorized to invest their funds.
N.J. Stat. § 43:11-6 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-6
Act inapplicable to uniformed policemen or firemen
Status: in_force

This act shall not apply to any member of any uniformed police or fire department. L.1941, c. 335, p. 893, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15A-112 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-112
Termination of fund; transfer of securities, assets and records
Status: in_force

When this act becomes operative with regard to a pension fund, such pension fund shall terminate. Upon the termination of such pension fund, all securities, assets and records of such fund shall be transferred to the board of trustees of the Public Employees' Retirement System. All securities and assets so transferred shall be credited to the Contingent Reserve Fund and there shall be transferred from the Contingent Reserve Fund to the Annuity Savings Fund an amount equal to the aggregate contributions of active members to the terminated pension fund. L.1956, c. 169, p. 663, s. 2. Amended by L.1959, c. 170, p. 702, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 43:21-7.8 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-7.8
Responsibilities of employee leasing company.
Status: in_force

3. a. For purposes of the "unemployment compensation law," R.S.43:21-1 et seq., a covered employee is an employee of the employee leasing company. An employee leasing company is responsible for the payment of contributions, surcharges, penalties, and interest assessed under the "unemployment compensation law," R.S.43:21-1 et seq. on wages paid by the employee leasing company to the covered employees during the term of the employee leasing agreement. An employee leasing company shall use the Entity Level Reporting Method to report and pay all required contributions to the unemployment compensation fund as required by R.S.43:21-7, unless the employee leasing company elects the Client Level Reporting Method under subsection c. of this section. An employee leasing company that does not initially elect the Client Level Reporting Method under subsection c. may subsequently elect the Client Level Reporting Method. An employee leasing company which, at sometime after the enactment of this act, elects to use the Client Level Reporting Method may switch back to the Entity Level Reporting Method in the future, but only with the approval of the department, which may not be granted to that employee leasing company more than one time. An employee leasing company and any related "controlled group of corporations" as that term is defined in section 1563 of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. s.1563 shall use the same reporting method for all clients. b. The Entity Level Reporting Method uses the State employer account number and contribution rate of the employee leasing company to report and pay all required contributions to the unemployment compensation fund as required by R.S.43:21-7 relating exclusively to covered employees. The following provisions apply to an employee leasing company that reports under the Entity Level Reporting Method: (1) The employee leasing company shall file all quarterly contribution and wage reports in accordance with R.S.43:21-7 using the state tax identification number and the contribution rate of the employee leasing company as determined under the "unemployment compensation law," R.S.43:21-1 et seq.; (2) The employee leasing company and its client are subject to the provisions of R.S.43:21-7(c)(7), irrespective of whether there is common ownership, as follows: (a) On July 1 of the year following the effective date of the employee leasing agreement, the department shall transfer the employment experience of the client company to the employee leasing company as a successor in interest, including any credit for past years, contributions paid, annual payrolls, or benefit charges applicable to the client company. The employee leasing company, however, upon the effective date of the employee leasing agreement, shall immediately receive credit for prior contributions paid on behalf of and relating to the covered employees by the client company or, if applicable, another employee leasing company, against wages in the tax year in which the employee leasing agreement begins and shall be immediately subject to the existing rate of the employee leasing company. The department shall provide to the employee leasing company, within 15 days of request, any data related to the client's prior unemployment insurance history, including but not limited to, contributions paid, annual payrolls and benefit charges, on or after the effective date of the employee leasing agreement. (b) Upon dissolution of an employee leasing agreement, the department shall transfer all of the employment experience of the client company relating to covered employees as a successor in interest from the employee leasing company, including any credit for past years, contributions paid, annual payrolls, or benefit charges applicable to the client company. The employee leasing company shall provide the department with the data the department deems necessary to make that transfer. (c) On the first July 1 following the termination of an employee leasing agreement, the department shall transfer the employment experience relating to the client company to the succeeding employee leasing company, if any, as a successor in interest, including any credit for past years, contributions paid, annual payrolls, or benefit charges applicable to the client company. The successor employee leasing company, however, upon the effective date of the employee leasing agreement, shall immediately receive credit for prior contributions paid on behalf of and relating to the covered employees by the predecessor employee leasing company, against wages in the tax year in which the new employee leasing agreement begins and the balance of wages due in the tax year shall be immediately subject to the existing rate of the successor employee leasing company. The department shall provide to either employee leasing company, within 15 days of a written request, any data related to the client company's prior unemployment insurance history, including but not limited to, contributions paid, annual payrolls and benefit charges, on or after the effective date of the employee leasing agreement; (3) Whenever the employee leasing company enters into an employee leasing agreement with a client company, the employee leasing company shall notify the department not later than 30 days after the end of the quarter in which the employee leasing agreement became effective; and (4) The employee leasing company shall notify the department in writing on forms prescribed by the department not later than 30 days after the date of the following: (a) The termination of an employee leasing agreement; or (b) The employee leasing company elects the Client Level Reporting Method under subsection c. of this section. Upon dissolution of an employee leasing agreement: the client company's contribution rate and benefit experience shall be determined in accordance with subsection b. of section 7 of P.L.2001, c.260 (C.34:8-73); and the employee leasing company shall provide the department with the information required by subsection b. of section 7 of P.L.2001, c.260 (C.34:8-73). c. (1) An employee leasing company may elect to use the Client Level Reporting Method, using the state employer account, account number and contribution rate of the client company to report and pay all required contributions to the unemployment compensation fund as required by R.S.43:21-7 relating exclusively to covered employees. (2) An employee leasing company doing business in New Jersey as of the effective date of this act shall make the election to use the Client Level Reporting Method in writing to the department not later than: (a) 60 days after the effective date of this act for reporting and payment of contributions under the "unemployment compensation law," R.S.43:21-1 et seq., for the 2014 calendar year; or (b) September 30, 2014, for reporting and payment of contributions under the "unemployment compensation law," R.S.43:21-1 et seq., effective no later than July 1, 2015. An employee leasing company not doing business in New Jersey or not registered pursuant to P.L.2001, c.260 (C.34:8-67 et seq.) as of the effective date of this act shall, if it so desires, make the election to use the Client Level Reporting Method and notify the department in writing of that election at the time of registration. (3) An employee leasing company which uses the Entity Level Reporting Method may subsequently elect the Client Level Reporting Method, subject to the provisions of this section, including the following requirements: (a) The employee leasing company shall make the election to use the Client Level Reporting Method not later than December 1 of the calendar year before the calendar year in which the election is to be effective; (b) The election shall be made in a written notice submitted to the department; and (c) The election shall be effective for the calendar year immediately following the year in which the department receives the notice of election. (4) The following apply to an employee leasing company that elects to use the Client Level Reporting Method: (a) Whenever the employee leasing company enters into an employee leasing agreement with a client company, the employee leasing company shall notify the department not later than 30 days after the end of the quarter in which the employee leasing agreement became effective; (b) An employee leasing company reporting under the Entity Level Reporting Method which elects, in writing, to report under the Client Level Reporting Method shall, within 30 days, provide any data which the department deems necessary to the department to enable the department to calculate the benefit experience rate of each client company; (c) If a client company is an employing unit when the employee leasing agreement becomes effective, the employee leasing company shall use the client company's account, account number, experience rate, liabilities, and wage credits to file quarterly wage reports and remit payment for taxes associated with those wages; (d) Unless contrary to applicable law, if a client company is not an employing unit on the date the employee leasing agreement becomes effective, the client company immediately qualifies for an employer experience account under R.S.43:21-7 and is subject to section 1 of P.L.1992, c.202 (C.43:21-7.7) for purposes of establishing an initial contribution rate and the employee leasing company shall use the client company's account and account number to file quarterly wage reports and remit payment for taxes associated with those wages; and (e) Upon the dissolution of an employee leasing agreement, the client company shall retain the experience balance, liabilities, and wage credits for the client company's employing unit account. d. For the purposes of this section, the client company which reports under the Entity Level Reporting Method or the Client Level Reporting Method, and not the employee leasing company, shall remain solely liable for any and all liabilities which originated or preceded the effective date of the employee leasing agreement. Regardless of the reporting method utilized by an employee leasing company, either the employee leasing company or the client can hold the short term private or public disability insurance policy covering the covered employees. e. For the purposes of this section: (1) The term "Client Level Reporting Method" has the meaning set forth in subsection c. of this section; (2) The term "Entity Level Reporting Method" has the meaning set forth in subsection b. of this section; and (3) The terms "client company," "covered employee," "employee leasing agreement" or "professional employer agreement," and "employee leasing company" or "professional employer organization" have the meanings set forth in section 1 of P.L.2001, c.260 (C.34:8-67). L.2013, c.225, s.3; amended 2021, c.39.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-42 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-42
Election to become member; statement; prior service certificate
Status: in_force

Any police employee of any such county park commission may become a member by filing with the board of trustees his election in writing to become such member at any time within 6 months after this act becomes effective. Each such police employee so electing to become a member shall file with the board of trustees a detailed statement of all service rendered by him as a police employee of such county park commission prior to the date of his application and for which he claims credit. As soon as practicable thereafter the board of trustees shall verify such statement and shall issue to him a prior service certificate certifying to the aggregate length of such service allowable as creditable service. Such certificate shall be final and conclusive for retirement purposes as to such service, unless thereafter modified by the board of trustees upon application made by the member within 1 year, or upon its own initiative within 1 year after the date of issuance of such prior service certificate. L.1948, c. 441, p. 1733, s. 3. Amended by L.1964, c. 241, s. 14, eff. Jan. 1, 1965.
N.J. Stat. § 43:10-18.14 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-18.14
Death of employee or pensioner who is widow or widower leaving dependent children; benefits to children until 18
Status: in_force

If an employee or pensioner dies leaving dependent children under eighteen years of age and he or she is, at death, a widower or widow, the benefits of this article which a widow or dependent widower would otherwise be entitled to receive shall be paid to the guardian of such children for their exclusive use and benefit. If one child survives, such benefits shall cease when such child attains eighteen years of age. If more than one child survives, the benefits shall be divided proportionately among all of such children under the age of eighteen years. L.1943, c. 160, p. 462, s. 14.
N.J. Stat. § 43:21-24.20 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-24.20
Inapplicability of C.43:21-24.19
Status: in_force

2. The provisions of section 2 of P.L.1981, c.90 (C.43:21-24.19) shall not apply to weeks of unemployment beginning after March 6, 1993 and before January 1, 1995. L.1994,c.59,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 43:18-11 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 18-11
Pension fund
Status: in_force

The pension fund shall be created and sustained as follows: a. There shall be deducted from every payment of salary to each employee not less than four per cent and not more than six per cent of the amount thereof, as determined by the board of trustees, if such employee entered such service on or before the age of thirty-five years, and, if after such age, then such percentage shall be increased to such an amount as shall be determined by the board of trustees to correspond to the risk arising by the additional age of such employee. b. The city shall raise by taxation and pay into said fund yearly an amount equal to four per cent of the total salaries paid to such employees. c. All fines, if any, imposed on any employee, all fines and penalties, collected for the violation of any statute relating to the public health, or ordinance of the board of health, and all moneys deducted from the salary of any such employee on account of absence or loss of time. d. All moneys given or donated to such fund by any person or corporation in any manner or form whatsoever. In case there shall not be sufficient money in the pension fund created as aforesaid, the governing body shall include in any tax levy a sum sufficient to meet the requirements of such fund for the time being. The board of trustees of any such pension corporation may assess and collect from each and every employee of such board or department, who is a member of such pension corporation the per cent of his annual salary, as shall be determined by the board of trustees, to be paid semimonthly to the treasurer of such corporation, and such assessment and collection shall be in manner and form as may be provided in the by-laws of such corporation. The board of trustees is hereby empowered, in its judgment, to make it a condition of membership that each member shall sign an order on the city treasurer, or other disbursing officer, directing the retention of the amount of the assessment levied hereunder, to be paid over directly to such corporation by retention from his salary or wages, and the city treasurer or other disbursing officer is hereby directed to make such retention and payment; but such retention and payment shall only become operative in the event of the same being authorized by the by-laws of such corporation. The fund shall be under the control and management of the board of five trustees.
N.J. Stat. § 43:17-13 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-13
Officers, trustees, election
Status: in_force

43:17-13. The board of representatives shall, on or before the third Monday in December in every year, elect by ballot from among their own number, or out of the whole membership of that association a president, vice president, treasurer and a secretary, who shall be the board of officers of the corporation, and not more than five members of a board of trustees. At the first election after the incorporation or reincorporation, there shall be elected not less than three nor more than fifteen trustees, who shall then be divided by the representatives, by lot, into three classes, of not more than five persons each, those of the first class to hold office for one year, those of the second class to hold office for two years and those of the third class to hold office for three years after the date of their election, so that one class shall go out of office each year, and in each year after the first election not more than five trustees, who shall hold office for three years after the date of their election, shall be elected at the annual election. The trustees may be elected in the same manner and from the same source as the representatives are chosen, in which case they shall be divided by the representatives, by lot, into three classes for the aforesaid terms. When the term of any trustee so elected expires, the successor shall be selected from the same source as that from which the trustee was chosen, and shall hold office for three years after the date of the election. All of the officers and trustees shall hold office until their respective successors are elected. Amended 1996, c.151, s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-3.11 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-3.11
Liability of State, municipality for certain employer contributions
Status: in_force

4. a. The State shall be liable, during their membership following transfer from PERS to PFRS, for the difference between what the employer would pay under PERS and what the employer would pay under PFRS for the members of PERS who transfer membership from PERS to PFRS pursuant to this supplementary act. b. The municipality or the fire district, as the case may be, shall be liable for employer contributions for any policeman or fireman employed after the effective date of this supplementary act who is enrolled in PFRS as provided by section 2 of this act. L.1993,c.247,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-11.14 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16A / Section 16A-11.14
Purchase of credit in PFRS after member is laid off then rehired.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4 of P.L.1944, c.255 (C.43:16A-4), any member who is separated involuntarily from firefighting service covered by the retirement system, and not by removal for cause or charges of misconduct or delinquency, and who subsequently becomes a fireman in a position covered by the retirement system may, upon filing an application with the board of trustees of the retirement system, purchase credit in the retirement system for all or a portion of the time of the hiatus in creditable service, but not exceeding three years, as provided in this section. The member may purchase credit for the service by paying into the annuity savings fund the amount determined by applying the factor, supplied by the actuary, applicable to the member's age at the time of the purchase, to the member's creditable salary in the last 12 months of creditable service in the position covered by the retirement system immediately preceding the involuntary separation from service. The purchase may be made in regular monthly installments or in a lump sum as the member may elect and pursuant to rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the board of trustees. The member shall bear the entire cost for the additional retirement benefit attributable to the purchased credit. If, upon retirement, the member's payment for purchase of the credit is insufficient to provide for the additional retirement benefit attributable to the service, the difference may be assessed to the member, or a pro rata credit may be granted based on service purchased prior to the date of retirement, at the election of the member. If the member retires prior to completing the purchase, the member shall receive pro rata credit for service purchased prior to the date of retirement, unless the member makes an additional lump sum payment at that time as shall be necessary to provide full credit. L.2001, c.228, s.1; amended 2018, c.55, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 43:15C-12 — NJ Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15C / Section 15C-12
Designation of death benefit beneficiary.
Status: in_force

12. The designation of a death benefit beneficiary by a participant or retiree shall be made in writing on a form satisfactory to the Division of Pensions and Benefits and filed with the division. The participant or retiree may, from time to time and without the consent of the designee, change the beneficiary by filing a written notice of the change on a satisfactory form. The new nomination shall be effective on the date the notice, in proper form, is received and any prior nomination shall thereupon become void. If more than one beneficiary is nominated and in such nomination the participant or retiree has failed to specify their respective interests, the beneficiaries shall share equally. If any beneficiary predeceases the participant or retiree, the interest of that beneficiary shall terminate and shall be shared equally by such of the beneficiaries as survive the participant or retiree, unless the participant or retiree has made written request to the contrary in the beneficiary nomination. Any amounts due for which there is no beneficiary at the death of a participant, retiree or beneficiary shall be payable to the estate of the participant, retiree or beneficiary. Except with regard to the payment of the group life insurance death benefit upon the death of a retiree, a participant may elect, by making written request, that the whole or any part of the participant's group life insurance death benefits be made payable to the beneficiary either as a life annuity or in equal installments over a period of years specified in such election, and may alter such election from time to time during the participant's lifetime by again making such written request. In the event of a change of beneficiary, any previous arrangement by the participant or retiree under this paragraph shall be void. The election set forth in this paragraph shall not apply or be available when the beneficiary is an estate, or a corporation, partnership, association, institution, trustee, or any fiduciary. If, at the participant's death, an amount of group life insurance death benefit would be payable to the beneficiary in a single sum, any election with regard to such amount that was available to the participant immediately prior to death in accordance with the preceding paragraph shall then be available to such beneficiary for the benefit of the beneficiary. With respect to any death benefits payable on the basis of the individual retirement annuity contract or contracts, all settlement options shall be made available to the participant, retiree or beneficiary as are allowed by the insurer or insurers. The provisions of this section shall be construed separately with respect to each of the death benefits for which a beneficiary is designated by the participant or retiree. L.2007, c.92, s.12.