Trejo v. NC Dep't of State Treasurer Ret. Sys. Div.

**What Happened:** This case involved a North Carolina state employee named Trejo who received long-term disability benefits from the state's retirement system. The dispute arose when the state tried to recover money they claimed was overpaid to Trejo. The issue centered around how the state calculated Trejo's disability benefits, particularly when factoring in Social Security disability payments. When someone receives both state disability benefits and Social Security disability, the state typically reduces (or "offsets") the state benefits to avoid duplicate payments. Trejo challenged how these calculations were done and disagreed with the state's claim that money needed to be paid back. **What the Court Decided:** The court ruling focused on the proper methods for calculating disability benefit offsets and recoupment procedures. However, the specific outcome and final decision details are not fully available from the provided information. **Why This Matters for Workers:** This case highlights important issues for public employees who become disabled. Workers should understand that disability benefits from multiple sources (employer and Social Security) often interact with each other, and benefit amounts may be adjusted accordingly. If you receive disability benefits, keep detailed records and understand your rights if your employer claims you were overpaid.