Governor’s proclamation waiver expired for certain retiree return-to-work restrictions

Governor Jay Inslee’s proclamation related to the COVID-19 outbreak, which waived return-to-work restrictions for retirees in specific retirement systems and plans, has expired; it was in effect through July 1, 2020. The previous return-to-work laws resumed on July 2.

The governor’s proclamation, provided retirees in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), the Public Safety Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) and the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) the option to return to work without suspension of their pension benefits.

Retirees listed above are again restricted in the number of…