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TRSL offers workshops and webinars for every stage of your career. Explore our in-person and online events ... and join us on the road to retirement.
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Mar 18
DROP & Beyond - Bossier Parish - In-Person
Are you currently participating in or working after DROP? This workshop is designed just for you! Whether you've just entered DROP, about to finish DROP, or working after DROP participation—this is your one-stop shop for answers to the questions you likely have.
Bossier Instructional Center Auditorium
Bossier City, LA 71111
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 4:30 pm
Apr 01
DROP & Beyond - Jefferson Parish - In-Person
Are you currently participating in or working after DROP? This workshop is designed just for you! Whether you've just entered DROP, about to finish DROP, or working after DROP participation—this is your one-stop shop for answers to the questions you likely have.
Plumbers' Hall
Metairie, LA 70002
Tuesday Apr 1, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Apr 08
DROP & Beyond - Online
Are you currently participating in or working after DROP? This workshop is designed just for you! Whether you've just entered DROP, about to finish DROP, or working after DROP participation—this is your one-stop shop for answers to the questions you likely have.
Tuesday Apr 8, 2025 at 4:30 pm
Apr 10
I've Completed DROP - What's Next? - Online
Information for members who have completed DROP participation, and need to decide to continue working after DROP or retire.
Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Apr 21
Your Retirement Options - Online
Overview of TRSL members, the benefit formula, retirement eligibility, types of retirement, retirement options, and sick leave.
Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 1:30 pm
Jun 26
Legislative Updates - Online
A brief presentation about the legislative updates from the 2025 session.
This webinar is also open to TRSL employers.
Thursday Jun 26, 2025 at 4:00 pm
No events are planned at this time for your career stage.
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Learn everything you need to know about Member Access! Watch this video for a comprehensive rundown on what Member Access is, how to register/log in, how to view your employment history, and more.
A brief presentation covering leave credit and TRSL retirement - sick leave and annual leave, including examples.
Discover the Magic of Retirement at Our Workshops
If you haven’t joined us yet for a workshop, you’re missing out! We share lots of valuable information, answer questions and even tell a few jokes. Best of all, we make it easy for you to join us by offering both in-person and virtual events. Just visit our website at www.trsl.org to find an event that’s perfect for you. 00:46 One-on-One Phone Counseling 01:14 Group Setting Workshops 01:33 Member Webinars 01:52 "Planning for Your Retirement" Workshop 02:30 Questions about a Workshop?
Planning for Your Retirement - 2024
*Agenda:* - Types of TRSL retirement plans - How your retirement is funded - Retirement eligibility - TRSL estimates - How your benefit is calculated - Purchases and transfers of service credit - Retirement options - Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) - Initial Lump-Sum Benefit (ILSB) - Other TRSL benefits - Leave credit
No events are planned at this time for your career stage.
Please browse our on demand options and check back soon.
TRSL presentation covering all bills and legislation affecting TRSL in the 2023 legislative session
A short presentation covering all bills and legislation affecting TRSL in the 2022 legislative session. A question and answer period will be provided at the end of the webinar.
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Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) FAQs
Eligible ORP participants can make an irrevocable election to leave the ORP in order to join TRSL’s defined benefit plan. With this election, the participant will join the pension system as a brand-new member in the 2015 Plan.
PDF of the presentation slides: https://ow.ly/EqVL50SqlvB PDF of the SSA handouts: https://ow.ly/UVqu50SqlvA
Learn about the definition of DROP, the DROP window, eligibility requirements, what happens while in DROP, and more!
A brief presentation covering the definition of Initial Lump Sum Benefit (ILSB), eligibility requirements, how to apply, ILSB examples, a comparison of ILSB vs. DROP and questions to ponder.
Here are three factors to consider before going into DROP.
Did you know that your unused sick leave and annual leave could impact your TRSL retirement? In this short video, we'll give you a quick overview of how leave credit is calculated and what it means for your retirement benefits. Watch to learn how your accrued leave could make a difference when it's time to retire. For more details visitwww.trsl.org.
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A brief overview of 1099-R Forms for TRSL Retirees.
This webinar is designed for members within five years of retirement. *Topics:* * Types of TRSL retirement plans * How your retirement is funded & calculated * Retirement eligibility & options * Purchases & transfers of service credit * Leave credit * Types of retirement offered * The retirement application process * Tax liabilities * Community property * TRSL & Social Security
The safest and most convenient way to get your monthly TRSL benefit is through DIRECT DEPOSIT. It’s easy to set up, too. Check out this helpful video!
Missed a webinar?
Please browse our on demand options.
Learn everything you need to know about Member Access! Watch this video for a comprehensive rundown on what Member Access is, how to register/log in, how to view your employment history, and more.
A brief presentation covering leave credit and TRSL retirement - sick leave and annual leave, including examples.
Discover the Magic of Retirement at Our Workshops
If you haven’t joined us yet for a workshop, you’re missing out! We share lots of valuable information, answer questions and even tell a few jokes. Best of all, we make it easy for you to join us by offering both in-person and virtual events. Just visit our website at www.trsl.org to find an event that’s perfect for you. 00:46 One-on-One Phone Counseling 01:14 Group Setting Workshops 01:33 Member Webinars 01:52 "Planning for Your Retirement" Workshop 02:30 Questions about a Workshop?
Planning for Your Retirement - 2024
*Agenda:* - Types of TRSL retirement plans - How your retirement is funded - Retirement eligibility - TRSL estimates - How your benefit is calculated - Purchases and transfers of service credit - Retirement options - Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) - Initial Lump-Sum Benefit (ILSB) - Other TRSL benefits - Leave credit