Category: Critical Shortage Hiring a VRS Retiree? Avoid Costly Mistakes August 2023 Know the rules for hiring VRS retirees to avoid benefit overpayments and ensure retirees understand impacts on their benefits. FY 2024 Kicks Off With Changes – What You Need to Know July 2023 A new fiscal year brings new legislation, changes in retiree COLAs and important updates to VRS resources and websites. Rules Change July 1 for Hiring Retirees in Certain School Positions May 2023 Break-in-service reduces to six months for retirees returning in critical shortage jobs or as school security officers. Your Turn to Ask January 2023 What options are available to me when hiring a VRS retiree? Know the Steps for Hiring Critical Shortage Positions in Schools June 2021 Schools have options when hiring retirees, especially for designated critical shortage positions or retiree school security off...