P.R. Laws tit. 3, § 787f

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§ 787f. Defined Contribution Hybrid Program—Employer contributions

Beginning on July 1, 2013, every employer shall mandatorily contribute to the System a sum equal to twelve point two hundred and seventy-five percent (12.275%) of the contribution of every Program participant while the participant is an employee. These contributions shall be deposited in the System in order to increase its level of assets, reduce its actuarial deficit, and improve its capacity to meet future obligations. From July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2016, the minimum employer contribution rate of twelve point two hundred and seventy-five percent (12.275%) shall increase annually on every subsequent July 1 by one percent (1%) of the compensation regularly earned by participants. From July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021, the minimum employer contribution rate as of June 30 of each year shall increase annually on every subsequent July 1 by one point twenty-five percent (1.25%) of the compensation regularly earned by participants. Provided, that the established increases applicable to municipalities for fiscal years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 shall be included in the budget request submitted by the Office of Management and Budget to the Legislative Assembly for approval.

History —May 15, 1951, No. 447, p. 1298, added as § 5-106 on Apr. 4, 2013, No. 3, § 20, eff. July 1, 2013.