Are rehired annuitants eligible for paid leave benefits?
Note: Leave benefits for classified represented positions may be affected by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Vacation: A WRS annuitant who is hired into a classified permanent position is entitled to earn vacation whether or not the annuitant opts for active WRS participation. The amount of vacation will depend on whether the individual has reinstatement eligibility under 230.31, Wis. Stats., ER 29.03 (6), or ER-MRS 16.035, Wis. Adm. Code. If the rehired annuitant does not have reinstatement eligibility, vacation will be earned as a new State/University employee (except for employees in classified non-represented FLSA exempt positions per ER 18.02(2)(b)(6), Wis. Admin. Code). At the time of retirement, any unused vacation will be paid as a lump sum or may be used to extend the termination date.Vacation carry-over is subject to same rules and regulations for rehired annuitants as for non-annuitants. Sick Leave: The rehired annuitant is entitled to the same sick leave as
