California · Education Code

EDC §23102: Prior to the system paying a refund of accumulated retirement contributions under this part, the employer shall certify that the member’s employment has been terminated in a format prescribed by the s

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Before refunding accumulated retirement contributions, an employer must certify that the member's employment has ended using a prescribed format.

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Prior to the system paying a refund of accumulated retirement contributions under this part, the employer shall certify that the member’s employment has been terminated in a format prescribed by the system unless the employment was terminated 12 months or more prior to the date the refund application is received by the system’s headquarters office.

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