HR offering staff retirement opportunity

The Office of Human Resources is offering a one-time retirement benefit opportunity for non-executive staff. To be eligible, you must be a full-time staff member with a minimum 20 years of completed service and have attained 55 years of age by Dec. 31, 2014.

To take advantage, staff members will formally retire from their position no later than Dec. 23, 2014. The voluntary retirement agreement, which is available in the Office of Human Resources, must be submitted to Diane Blanchette, associate vice president for human resources, by Friday, Aug. 29.

Staff who meet the criteria and decide to retire as stated above will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Grandfathered sick leave payout option would begin as of the formal retirement date.
• Staff will receive an extra 60 days of base pay and benefits (except leave time), paid biweekly.