Employer Center

Welcome to your retirement benefits plan with the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Louisiana (MERS). MERS is here to help you enroll employees, submit monthly contribution reports, and maintain employee and employer information.

The MERS Administrative Handbook provides a topic-by-topic breakdown of how to handle various retirement issues.

Employer forms are in the Forms Center. The forms on the website are updated regularly to keep up with current laws and policies. If there is a request that does not have a form, call this office to request the procedure.

If you are new to retirement benefit responsibilities call Retirement Benefits Administrator Lacey Waguespack to schedule a phone conference or meeting to provide training.

This office is available to give presentations to your employees explaining their benefits and eligibility for retirement. Call Lacey Waguespack at 225-925-4810 or 800-820-1137 to schedule a presentation.

The Retirement and Accounting staff are available Monday - Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm (Closed noon to 1pm) and Fridays, 8:00am - noon to answer any questions you may have concerning the retirement system.We are happy to help!

Submit Monthly ReportingContribution reports, payments, due dates, and Employer Portal access.View ›Enroll an EmployeeEnrollment requirements, forms, and Social Security acknowledgment.View ›MERS Administrative HandbookSearch the MERS Administrative Handbook by topic.View ›

Employer Tasks

Contribution RatesCurrent Plan A and Plan B rates and rate history.Reporting EarningsRegular earnings, overtime, and other reporting rules.Conversion of LeaveEmployer option for converting unused leave into retirement credit.Retirees Returning to WorkPart-time and full-time reemployment rules and reporting responsibilities.Insurance Premium DeductionsRetiree and survivor premium deduction procedures.Employer FormsOpen the Forms Center and filter to Employer.

Employer Reference

Employer FAQs Plan A / Plan B Refunds of Contributions Employer Memos Legislation MERS Messenger

New to Handling MERS?

Use this area as a starting point for payroll or HR staff who are new to MERS responsibilities.

1. Enroll Employees 2. Submit Monthly Reports 3. Check Current Rates 4. Use the Handbook

Getting Employer Training

Please call our office to set up a day and time for either one of our staff to come to your office or for you to visit our office.

You will find the "MERS Administrative Handbook" online for information and procedures concerning the retirement system that can be used until formal training has been received.

Help With Monthly Reporting

Please call our office and speak to the Benefits Accountant for instructions.

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