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For PFRS Tier 1, 2, 5 and 6 Members, and Tier 3 Members Covered by Article 11, (Sections 375-h and 375-i)

Leaves of Absence

New Career Plan
For PFRS Tier 1, 2, 5 and 6 Members, and Tier 3 Members Covered by Article 11
(Sections 375-h and 375-i)

Tier 1 members receive full credit for sick leave at half pay; Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members receive half credit for sick leave at half pay.

Since service is usually not credited for any period of time you do not receive a salary, credit is not given for:

  • Leaves of absence without pay;
  • Authorized, unpaid medical leaves of absence; or
  • Unpaid leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.

Workers’ Compensation

Tier 1 members will usually receive up to one year of service credit per accident for time spent on Workers’ Compensation leave.

Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members may be able to receive credit for some or all of your Workers’ Compensation leave. To determine your eligibility and the cost (if any), please send a request to the Retirement System for review.