2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §38-766.01  Retired members; return to work

A. Notwithstanding section 38-766, a retired member may return to work and still be eligible to receive retirement benefits if all of the following requirements are satisfied:

1. The retired member has attained the member's normal retirement age.

2. The retired member terminated employment at least twelve months before returning to work.

3. If the retired member returns to work as a teacher, the retired member is working as a certificated teacher.

4. If the retired member returns to work as a teacher, the retired member's employment is not subject to the requirements prescribed in sections 15-538, 15-538.01 and 15-539 through 15-543.

5. The retired member acknowledges in writing the provisions of this section.

B. An employer of a retired member who returns to work pursuant to this section shall not pay contributions on behalf of the retired member pursuant to section 38-736, 38-737 or 38-797.05. A retired member who returns to work pursuant to this section does not accrue credited service, retirement benefits or long-term disability program benefits pursuant to article 2.1 of this chapter for the period the retired member returns to work.