Adopted:      03/2003                                                                     

References:  19-3-20-21, M.C.A.; HRS Policies

PROCEDURE

These guidelines apply to classified staff who retire from the University of Montana, receive a retirement benefit and return to work in a classified staff position at the University of Montana.

Conditions

Retirees are employed at the discretion of the hiring department.  The duration of retiree appointments may vary.  Retirees may return to employment 30 days after terminating and after receiving their first retirement benefit check.  Retirees may work up to 960 hours in a calendar year without jeopardizing their PERS benefits.

Employment may be discontinued at any time notwithstanding the term for which the retiree was hired.  Ten (10) Days notice shall be given to any retiree terminated prior to completion of the term for which s/he was initially hired.

Process

Appointments may be for no longer than 12 calendar months.  Re-appointments may occur at the discretion of the hiring authority.

The hiring department completes a Request for Personnel Transaction (RPT) form and provides a Role Description to Human Resources.  Recruitment exceptions may be granted by Human Resource Services.  The hiring department must request renewal of the appointment each year by filling out a Request for Personnel Transaction Form (RPT).

Pay

The hiring department may request a rate of pay within a range between entry level for the job title and the individual’s rate of pay at the time of retirement.  Retirees are not eligible for Achievement Pay, Career Ladders, or MAP Lump Sum Bonuses.

Retirees Employment Status

• Eligible to earn sick and annual leave, prorated by FTE; must serve a new qualifying period before using accumulated leave
• Eligible to receive credit for prior service, upon request, for purposes of accruing annual leave
• Eligible to enroll in the Flexible Benefits Plan
• Not eligible to join PERS or to make PERS contributions
• Not eligible for employer-paid health insurance coverage
• Position FTE must be less than .50 FTE; no union affiliation
• Eligible for holiday pay based on the employee’s regular work schedule
• Eligible to receive GRIZ card
• Retiree positions will be assigned permanent position numbers

HRS Reporting Requirements

Statute requires the University to report retiree’s earnings and number of hours worked to the Public Employee’s Retirement Division each month.