A person will be considered to have returned to service within the provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, § 36-27-16(e), requiring suspension of benefits if such person has begun employment with the state or a unit participating in the Employees' Retirement System under Code of Ala. 1975, § 36-27-6, in any position whether or not such position is a covered position, except that a person who is elected by the public to serve in an elective office with the state or a political subdivision of the state, which office is not covered, shall not be considered to have returned to service and except that a person will not be considered to have returned to service if such person is employed on a part-time basis, does not replace a full-time employee and receives compensation equal to or less than the base allowed under federal social security.
Author: William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 800-2-1-.09
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 36-27-23(g).