Social Security Fairness Act: How It Impacts Retired Public Sector Workers

For decades, millions of public sector retirees—including firefighters, police officers, teachers, and emergency medical workers—have been shortchanged by unfair Social Security laws. But thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act, those outdated penalties are now repealed.

In this video, we break down how the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) reduced benefits for retirees and how this new law restores the Social Security payments they rightfully earned.

What should you do now?

• Check your Social Security benefits at ssa.gov
• See if your expected payments have changed
• Contact a legal expert if you need assistance

At Goyette, Ruano & Thompson, we’re committed to protecting the rights of retirees and public sector employees. If you have questions about your Social Security benefits, we’re here to help.