New Jersey § 43:5a-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 43:5a-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43:5a-1.
For the purposes of this act: a. “final compensation” means either (1) the average annual compensation of an employee
during the last 60 months preceding the month in which the employee is retired, or
(2) the average annual compensation of the employee for any 5 fiscal years of the
State during the period of continuous service upon which his eligibility for a pension
under this act is based, depending upon which method of computation provides the larger
benefit to the employee; b. “years of continuous service” shall be computed as the number of years and months
of paid service rendered to the State of New Jersey; c. an employee shall be deemed to be “permanently and totally disabled” when it appears
not only that he is physically or otherwise incapacitated for service, but also that
such incapacity will, in all reasonable probability, continue permanently; d. the Social Security system shall not be deemed a retirement system for the purpose
of determining eligibility to a pension under this act; e. “Commission” means the State House Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 43:5a-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 43:5a-1 cover?
Section 43:5a-1 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 43:5a-1?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 43:5a-1" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 43:5a-1 apply to my situation?
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