An Act enabling employees on unpaid parental leave to purchase creditable service
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow employees in Massachusetts who take unpaid parental leave to purchase creditable service within their retirement system. Currently, employees on unpaid parental leave typically do not accrue service credit. This legislation aims to provide a way for these employees to gain credit towards their retirement benefits while on leave.
Key provisions
- Allows employees on unpaid parental leave to purchase creditable service.
- Applies to employees in Massachusetts retirement systems.
- Addresses a gap in service accrual for employees on unpaid parental leave.
- Provides a mechanism for employees to retain retirement benefits during leave.
Who is affected
- Employees in Massachusetts retirement systems
- Parents taking unpaid parental leave
- Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System members
- Barnstable County Retirement Board members
- Individuals covered by Massachusetts public service retirement systems
Notable changes
- Currently, unpaid parental leave does not result in service credit accrual.
- This bill creates a new pathway for service credit accumulation during leave.
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