NYSLRS retirees can work after retirement and still receive a pension. However, you should be aware of the laws governing post-retirement employment.The law says employers must provide retirement options if they employ 10 or more individuals. New York City employers that do not offer their own retirement savings plans to employees will soon be required to do so. The following will apply: NYSTRS will suspend your pension for the remainder of the calendar year if you continue working in NYS public employment. ERISA is a federal law that sets minimum standards for retirement plans in private industry. New York State Retirement and Social Security Law §211. This section covers service retirees hired for "hard-to-fill" positions. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a bill that will require certain private employers in the state to automatically enroll their employees. However, Sections 211 and 212 of the Retirement and Social Security Law of New York State present exceptions to Section 150.