Pre-Retirement Programs. The Employer shall request the Public Employees Retirement System to conduct pre-retirement programs or it may conduct such programs for employees who are within one (1) year of eligibility for full retirement. Such training, if provided, shall be during regular working hours and eligible employees scheduled to work at that time shall be given time off to attend the training. Employees may attend only one (1) training session.
Pre-Retirement Programs. The Employer shall request the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to conduct preretirement programs, or may allow attendance at seminars conducted by PERS, or may conduct internally such programs for employees who are within five (5) years of eligibility for full retirement. Such training, if provided, shall be during regular working hours and eligible employees scheduled to work at that time shall be given time off to attend the trainings. Employees may attend only two (2) training sessions prior to retirement. One (1) of the two (2) trainings will be sponsored by OCSEA and conducted by OCSEA. Employees shall be given paid time off to travel to the training conducted by OPERS and given by OCSEA. Employees shall not receive reimbursement for travel expenses, including but not limited to mileage, overnight or meal expenses. The Employer will also allow employees who are within one year of eligibility for full retirement to schedule and attend one personal appointment at PERS to discuss their individual situation.
Pre-Retirement Programs. The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System conducts pre-retirement programs. Employees shall be given time off during regular working hours to attend such training. Employees may attend only one (1) of each training session.
