Employer Manual

Employers have an essential role in helping NYSTRS serve our membership. Thank you for your diligent efforts in carrying out these important tasks, which include the following:

• Enrolling all full-time contractual teachers in NYSTRS;
• Notifying (in writing) part-time teachers who are not already NYSTRS members of their right to join;
• Making deductions from teacher salaries and reporting member employment, salary and contributions on a monthly basis;
• Approving or denying repayment of member loans by payroll deduction;
• Validating service credit and salary for members;
• Informing NYSTRS of the death of active members;
• Understanding the rules governing the employment of retired public employees and, as applicable, obtaining the required approval for such employment; and,
• Distributing NYSTRS materials to staff.

The comprehensive Employer Manual is the primary resource to help employers meet these responsibilities. Staff members who communicate with NYSTRS on matters such as the employer reporting process, registration of new members, and service credit adjustments are encouraged to refer to the Manual for instruction.

The Employer Manual covers the following topics: