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The Louisiana Court of Appeal reversed the trial court's summary judgment in favor of the employee and rendered judgment for LASERS, holding that the employee was prohibited by La. R.S. 11:191(A) from earning service credits concurrently in both retirement systems during the overlapping period.
Toomy v. Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System
What Happened
An employee claimed Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS) breached a contract by not allowing him to earn retirement credits in two pension systems at the same time during a period when he worked under both programs.
What the Court Decided
The Louisiana Court of Appeal ruled against the employee and sided with LASERS. The court found that state law specifically prohibited workers from building up service credits in two retirement systems simultaneously during overlapping employment periods. The employee could not earn retirement benefits from both systems at once for the same time period.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling clarifies an important rule for public employees who work across multiple retirement systems: you cannot accumulate retirement credits in two programs during the same timeframe. If you change jobs between retirement systems, you must understand how the transition affects your benefits. The law prevents "double-dipping" on the same service period. Workers considering moves between public employers should review their retirement plan rules carefully and consult with their pension administrator before making employment changes.
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