2026 ERS Seminars
NEW EMPLOYEE ENROLLMENT SEMINAR
New Employee Enrollment Seminars (NEES) are for new employees who must elect a retirement plan prior to the end of the 150-day mandatory plan selection period. Topics include:
- Hybrid plan
- Non-Hybrid plan
- 457b Deferred Compensation Plan Enrollment process
- Deadline requirements
Time: 9am – 11am
Jan 13, 2026
VIRTUAL
Feb 10, 2026
VIRTUAL
Mar 10, 2026
VIRTUAL
Apr 14, 2026
IN-PERSON
May 12, 2026
VIRTUAL
Jun 9, 2026
VIRTUAL
Jul 14, 2026
IN-PERSON
Aug 11, 2026
VIRTUAL
Sep 8, 2026
VIRTUAL
Oct 13, 2026
IN-PERSON
Nov 10, 2026
VIRTUAL
Dec 8, 2026
VIRTUAL
RSP
Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) Seminars are for employees hired on or after July 1, 2014. Topics include:
- Overview of the Hybrid/Non-Hybrid plans including benefits for each plan
- Retirement eligibility requirements
- Military and transfer time
- Beneficiary designation
- 457b Deferred Compensation
Time: 9am – 11am
Jan 21, 2026
VIRTUAL
Apr 15, 2026
VIRTUAL
Jul 15, 2026
IN-PERSON
Oct 21, 2026
VIRTUAL
CLASS C UNDERSTANDING RETIREMENT
Class C Understanding Retirement Seminars are for employees hired prior to July 1, 2014. Topics include:
- Retirement eligibility requirements
- Disability and death benefits
- Military and transfer time
- Beneficiary designation
- Health benefits in retirement
- 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
Time: 9am – 12pm
Jan 20, 2026
VIRTUAL
Feb 17, 2026
VIRTUAL
Mar 17, 2026
VIRTUAL
Apr 21, 2026
IN-PERSON
May 19, 2026
VIRTUAL
Jun 16, 2026
VIRTUAL
Jul 21, 2026
IN-PERSON
Aug 18, 2026
VIRTUAL
Sept 15, 2026
VIRTUAL
Oct 20, 2026
IN-PERSON
Nov 17, 2026
VIRTUAL
Dec 15, 2026
VIRTUAL
SOCIAL SECURITY
Join an expert presenter from the Nationwide Retirement Institute for an in-depth presentation around Social Security. Learn the part Social Security plays in your overall retirement picture and get your questions answered.
Time: 9am – 11am
Feb 19, 2026
VIRTUAL
May 21, 2026
VIRTUAL
Aug 20, 2026
IN-PERSON
Nov 19, 2026
VIRTUAL
Seminars are virtual unless otherwise noted. In-Person seminars are held at 7 E. Redwood St., 11th Floor. For questions, call 443-984-3200.
*The Office of the Labor Commissioner is authorizing permission leave for employees to attend a seminar. Any employee who wishes to attend a seminar must submit a request to the immediate supervisor at least two weeks in advance. The request may be denied for operational reasons.
