Category: Critical Shortage

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Rules To Know Before Hiring VRS Retirees

August 2024

Follow best practices to avoid benefit overpayments and to ensure retirees know how returning to work impacts their benefits.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Your Turn to Ask

January 2023

What options are available to me when hiring a VRS retiree?