Employment After Pension Under Contract

Effective September 1, 2011, substitute service has been removed from the Plan rules relating to re-employment of pensioners.  This means that substitute service by pensioners will no longer cause a reduction to a pension payable by ATRF.

Returning to work under contract for an ATRF employer in a position that requires a teaching certificate may impact your monthly pension. Should you work more than 0.6 of a year within any school year (September to August), your pension is reduced dollar for dollar by the amount of salary relating to service accrued once the limit is reached. The pension payable for any subsequent month in that school year is similarly reduced.  As of September 1, 2011, substitute service is excluded from the 0.6 rule.

ATRF is reliant on employers for reporting your service and salary, therefore, we recommend you keep track of your accrued service so you are able to make an informed decision. Your employer can assist you in determining how much service you are accruing, including payouts on contracts. Also, ensure you inform your employer that you are in receipt of your ATRF pension so that pension contributions are not deducted.

If you are employed at a year round school be sure to contact your employer to determine how your service will be reported to ATRF.

Click on Calculation of Teaching Service to determine if you have reached 0.6 service for the year.

To view Frequently Asked Questions click here.

To view the rule prior to September 1, 2011 click here.