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CalPERS retirees can work for a private industry employer (not associated with a CalPERS employer), or for an employer in another public pension system without reinstating from retirement. There are no limitations if you decide to work for a non-CalPERS agency, and you do not need permission from CalPERS.

A salary continuation program specifically designed as an alternative benefit program to Workers' Compensation Temporary Disability. State employees who become disabled due to an accident or illness arising out of or in the course of State employment are eligible to receive Industrial Disability Leave (IDL) benefits.

Industrial Disability Retirement (also referred to as IDR) is the inability to perform the usual job duties due to a work-related injury or illness. This classification is for safety members and agencies that specifically contract for this benefit.

The primary benefit of IDR is the first 50% of monthly gross earnings is non-taxable; in another words, the first 50% of your retirement is non-taxable.

If you are a disability or industrial disability retiree, you may apply to work in a permanent part-time or full-time position with a CalPERS employer while receiving your retirement benefits; however you must have CalPERS written approval before beginning any permanent employment with a CalPERS employer.

The primary benefit of IDR is the first 50% of monthly gross earnings is non-taxable; in another words, the first 50% of your retirement is non-taxable.

Disability Retirement (also referred to as DR) is the inability to perform the usual job duties, due to an injury or illness regardless of how the disability originated. Industrial Disability Retirement (also referred to as IDR) is the inability to perform the usual job duties due to a work-related injury or illness.

Once CalPERS membership is terminated, you no longer are entitled to any CalPERS benefits, including retirement. You are eligible for a refund only if you are not entering employment with another CalPERS-covered employer. Applicable state and federal taxes will be withheld from your refund.