Voluntary Reduction In Effort Options

TYPE	DESCRIPTION	ELIGIBILITY	OUTCOME	ADVANTAGES	CONSIDERATIONS
TYPEVRWS (Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule) State Employees	DESCRIPTIONTemporary, limited reduction in work effort with commensurate reduction in pay	ELIGIBILITY>Full-time state annual salaried employees >One continuous year of service	OUTCOMEReduced obligation (minimum 5% up to maximum 30% in 5% increments) and reduction in salary	ADVANTAGES>Ability to reduce work schedule >Retain location pay (if applicable), on prorated basis >No impact to service credit, employee remains in full time status >No effect to health/dental/vision insurance	CONSIDERATIONS>Prorated retirement benefit earnings >Prorated retirement service credit >Prorated salary and accruals
TYPEReduced Work Obligation (FTE) State or RF	DESCRIPTIONTemporary or permanent reduction in work obligation and commensurate reduction in pay Opportunity for phased transition	ELIGIBILITYNo limitations*	OUTCOMEReduced obligation and reduction in salary	ADVANTAGESAbility to reduce work schedule >No limit on reduction of FTE >Can be used as a phased transition from employment	CONSIDERATIONS>Prorated Retirement benefit earnings >No location pay or inconvenience pay (if applicable) >Prorated salary and accruals >May affect health benefits >Affects service credit/appointment status
TYPECYF Less than twelve (12) month appointment State Employees	DESCRIPTIONChange appointment obligation to 10 or 11 month with 1 or 2 months non-obligation at the end of the appointment	ELIGIBILITYNo limitations*	OUTCOMEReduction in annual salary earnings	ADVANTAGES>Employee remains in full-time status and continues to receive all benefits >Continuous movement toward continuing/permanent appointment (if applicable)	CONSIDERATIONS>Reduction in retirement earnings >Does not accrue during period of non-obligation >Location pay not affected (if applicable)
TYPEPhased Retirement RF Only	DESCRIPTIONPart time employment at a minimum of 50% for up to 3 years preretirement	ELIGIBILITY>Full time employees who are 55 years of age or older >Minimum of ten (10) years of full time equivalent service	OUTCOMEReduction in FTE and salary	ADVANTAGES>Continue to work part time while transitioning from full time employment to retirement	CONSIDERATIONS>Prorated salary and accruals
TYPEFaculty Toll Professorship State Faculty Only	DESCRIPTIONRetiree rehired to post retirement part-time employment up to three (3) years	ELIGIBILITY>Faculty-SBU >Post retirement	OUTCOME>Reduction in salary and obligation >Compensation at 25% or $30k, whichever is lower	ADVANTAGES>Continue to work part-time and collect pension benefits	CONSIDERATIONS>Does not contribute toward retirement benefit earnings >Not included in retirement service credit >No location pay (if applicable)

*Note: All Program participation is subject to operational needs.

Questions about voluntary reduction opportunities can be directed to hrs_info@stonybrook.edu.