Sec. 15. (a) Conditions for participation in the fund, contributions to the fund, withdrawal from the fund, and eligibility for and computation of benefits for participants and their survivors are governed by IC 33-38-7 and IC 33-38-8.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, IC 33-38-7, or IC 33-38-8, the fund must be administered in a manner consistent with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.). A participant on a leave of absence that qualifies for the benefits and protections afforded by the Family and Medical Leave Act is entitled to receive credit for vesting and eligibility purposes to the extent required by the Family and Medical Leave Act but is not entitled to receive credit for service for benefit purposes.
(c) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, IC 33-38-7, and IC 33-38-8, a participant is entitled to service credit and benefits in the amount and to the extent required by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.).
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-8-4.1.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.