§ 22132 Employment Definition Creditable Service

Education Code·California

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•This law defines what 'employed' or 'employment' means for certain retirement programs.
•It only counts jobs that are part of the Defined Benefit Program or the Defined Benefit Supplement Program.
•Some jobs might not count even if they seem like employment, depending on the rules.

Example

A teacher works at a public school and is part of the school's retirement plan.

The teacher's job counts as 'employment' under this law because it is part of the Defined Benefit Program. This means the teacher can get retirement benefits.

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§ 22132 Employment Definition Creditable Service

“Employed” or “employment” means employment to perform creditable service subject to coverage under the Defined Benefit Program or the Defined Benefit Supplement Program, except as otherwise specifically provided under this part. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 74, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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employed employment creditable service Defined Benefit Program Defined Benefit Supplement Program

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 22132.

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