To reduce the invoicing of employers at year end for those employees who meet the 600-hour rule through concurrent employment. Employees qualify for PERS coverage if they work 600 hours in a 12- month period. Employment Records Substitute teachers and other part-time employees frequently work concurrently for more than one employer. Ask employee to complete Substitute Teachers and Other Part-Time School Employees Information Sheet. If employee intends to work more than 600 hours in a calendar year, begin contributions from date of hire.
Contributions continue for all work during the calendar year.
Do not separate the member from PERS reporting. This will allow accurate determination of member s qualifying time. If your substitute teacher is not a member of PERS Send PERS a Notice of Employment identifying the actual hire date. This person may also be working for other employers. This improves our part-time tracking.