The decision is irrevocable. Membership Examples Let's look at a group of newly hired employees and how the employer works with PERS to ensure the correct route to membership . Sally, Jeanne, Steve, Jack, Carol, and Bob are newly hired into full-time positions. Employer checks employees PERS status - access MCRI screen if available to determine if they are prior PERS members. Sally is a new member and begins waiting time.
PERS starts waiting the waiting time and establishes contribution date.
Jeanne is currently a PERS inactive member. PERS starts the waiting time and establishes contribution date. Jack is concurrently employed with another PERS employer. Carol has been working parttime with this employer prior to accepting the new full-time position. A review of hours shows Carol qualified for PERS while working part-time.