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STATE OF
DEPARTMENT OF
STATE CIVIL SERVICE
BATON ROUGE,
March 22, 2007
General
Circular No. 001688
To: Heads of State Agencies and
Human Resource Directors
Subject: Employment Database for
Issue Date: March 22, 2007
The
Department of State Civil Service, in conjunction with the Louisiana State
Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) and the Retired State Employees
Association (RSEA), is developing a statewide
database in order to provide agencies with the names of retirees who may be
interested in returning to the workforce after their retirement. Re-hiring retired employees can afford
agencies a valuable resource in these times when so many agencies are losing
experienced employees who have chosen to retire for a wide variety of
reasons.
The
purpose of this database is to provide a list of names of retirees who have
expressed an interest in employment.
Agencies can use this contact information to determine if an employee is
available to meet a current need and if they wish to be considered or
interviewed for a particular assignment.
Completing the application or having one’s name in the database does not
establish any eligibility requirements.
The
Civil Service rules allow, and some agencies currently utilize, various methods
of rehiring employees. All of these
methods will continue to be available to you and use of the database will not
replace your current hiring procedures in any way. If you are re-hiring a retiree to perform seasonal,
intermittent or part-time work, you may find that an unclassified position would
best serve your needs. Authority for an
unclassified position must be approved by the Director of Civil Service under
the provisions of Rule 4.1(d)1 prior to hiring the employee. If you wish to use an unclassified position
for this purpose, please contact your Assistance Coordinator in the Program
Assistance Division at (225) 342-8274 and they will walk you through the very
simple process needed to obtain the required authority.
Retirees
are subject to some limitation when accepting re-employment with a state
agency. Disability retirees are not
eligible. Early retirees must contact
the Human Resources office from which they retired to determine their eligibility. Eligible retirees, under the laws which apply
to LASERS members, will be required to complete Form 10-02 Re-employment of Retiree.
The option selected at the time of reemployment is irrevocable for the
duration of that re-employment. The
option may not be changed unless the employee terminates and is later rehired. The Human Resources office will be
responsible for making sure that limitations are explained to anyone they are
considering offering a position.
LASERS
will include information regarding this database in future retiree
packets. The information will be provided
through the Retired State Employees Association, published in the spring
edition of the “LASERS BEAM”, and will appear on LASERS website. There will also be other formal announcements
by LASERS representatives throughout the State.
We
hope this database will prove to be a valuable resource of experienced and
knowledgeable employees that will enhance the ability of your agency in
providing high quality services to the citizens of our state. We will notify you by our normal e-mail
process when the database is available for your use. If you have questions, you may contact
Sincerely,
s/Anne S. Soileau
Director
Attachment
Enclosed
below for your information is the letter and application retirees will receive to
promote this effort.
March
5, 2007
Dear
Retiree:
As
a retiree from state government, you have experience which could be
invaluable. If you are interested in
learning about temporary rehire opportunities, please complete the enclosed
form and return it to the Department of Civil Service. Civil Service will create a data base of
retirees interested in rehire opportunities so that state agencies may tap this
valuable resource.
As
a retiree, you are subject to some limitations if you accept re-employment with
a state agency. If you are a disability
retiree, you are not eligible for this initiative. If you took early retirement, you must
contact your Human Resources office to determine your eligibility. If you are eligible, under the laws which
apply to LASERS members, you will be asked to choose one of the following
options:
·
Option 1-Your earnings as a
rehired retiree may not exceed 50% of your annual retirement benefit for a
fiscal year. You are responsible for
monitoring this earnings limitation. If
your actual earnings exceed the limit, your retirement benefit will be reduced
by the amount of the excess.
·
Option 2- You repay all retirement
benefits received since your retirement plus interest calculated at an
actuarial rate and regain membership in LASERS.
(Note: Many retirees find this option too expensive to choose. No contributions can be made on the earnings
from reemployment until all retirement benefits and interest are repaid. Also, the option selection is irrevocable as
long as reemployment continues.) This
option is not available if you took early retirement or participated in the
Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) or the Initial Benefit Option (IBO).
·
Option 3- You suspend collecting
your retirement benefits and again become a contributing member of LASERS. There is no limit on your earnings as a
rehired retiree under this option. Upon
subsequent retirement, your benefit will be resumed. If you work for at least 36 months, you will
receive a supplemental retirement benefit.
If you work for less than 36 months, your employee contributions during
the period of rehire will be refunded at the termination of your reemployment.
When
you return to work with a state agency, you will be required to complete Form
10-02 Re-employment of Retiree. The
option selected at the time of reemployment is irrevocable for the duration of
that reemployment. The option may not be
changed unless you terminate employment and are later rehired. You may speak to a LASERS retirement benefits
analyst at (225) 922-0600 (
Sincerely,
Anne
Soileau
Director
State of
Department
of State Civil Service
Employment
Application for
If interested in being considered for temporary,
seasonal, part-time or intermittent employment, please submit this form to the
Department of Civil Service,
The information provided will be entered into a
database and made available to Human Resources personnel seeking to rehire
former state employees who wish to return or remain in the workforce.
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Disability retirees are not eligible.
Retirees who took early retirement must contact their Human Resources
office to determine eligibility.
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Work Location - I am available to work
in the following parishes (include at least one but no more than five parishes): |
Work Schedule
Availability
Maximum
Days per week: 1 Day 2 Days 3 - 5 Days
Areas of Interest (Select at least 1 but not more than 3)
Clerical Medical Natural Resources
Regulation
Purchasing, Supply and Sales Engineering Correctional
Security
Accounting and Auditing Agricultural Regulation Legal
Human Resources Law Enforcement General
Administrative
Information Technology Custodial and Grounds Other – list in
comments block
Training and Education Food Services below
Social and Mental
Health Labor, Maintenance, Trades
Licensure or
Certification (please
check where applicable)
RN License BCSW POST
Certification
Engineering License GSW Teacher Certification
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Comments (please use this
section to list any additional licenses, skills, interests, or other comments): |
I
understand as a retiree, my earnings are subject to limitations. If eligible
and employed, I will choose one of the three Options which will apply to LASERS
members, and will complete Form 10-02 “Re-employment of Retiree” upon
re-employment.
Signature:
______________________________ Date:
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Please
contact the Department of State Civil Service
regarding
any changes in contact information or availability at (225) 342-8536