Waiting Period for Contributions on New Employees

PURPOSE: The purpose of this rule is to clarify the procedures to follow in determining when contributions are to begin for new employees. (1) If the date of employment of a new employee is any day other than the first calendar day of a month, the six (6)-month waiting period will begin with the first calendar day of the month following the month of employment. (2) A member is allowed only one (1) six (6)-month waiting period while participating in the system. (3) If a member was employed in a position requiring less than the number of hours adopted by his/her employer for participation, the date of employment for system purposes would be the date of full-time employment. AUTHORITY: section 70.605.21, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed Dec. 29, 1975, effective Jan. 8, 1976. Amended: Filed Oct. 6, 1983, effective Jan. 11, 1984. *Original authority: 70.605, RSMo 1967, amended 1974, 1992, 2000.