Allows retired state employees who worked for the unified judicial system as certified or qualified court interpreters to be employed or reemployed for a limited period in a given year.
Impact
This legislation amends Section 36-10-36 of the General Laws, creating allowances for retired court interpreters to work part-time, providing vital services to the Rhode Island judicial system. By enabling these retirees to accept assignments for limited periods, the legislation seeks to address the ongoing demand for court interpretation services while acknowledging the continuing contributions that experienced professionals can make, even in retirement. This change aims to bolster staffing and improve the quality of judicial services offered in the state.
Summary
Bill S0800 is an act concerning public officers and employees within the Rhode Island retirement system. Specifically, it seeks to amend existing laws to facilitate the employment of retired state employees who previously worked as certified or qualified court interpreters. The new provisions allow these individuals to be employed or reemployed for limited stints without losing their retirement benefits, effectively reopening opportunities for retired interpreters to contribute to the judicial system for specific tasks without financial penalties on their pensions.
Contention
While the bill seeks to address a clear need for interpretation services within the courts, there may be concerns regarding the broader implications for state pension systems. Stakeholders may debate the potential impact on the overall retirement benefits framework; allowing further employment could lead to discussions on the sustainability of retirement plans for public employees. The bill emphasizes limited service periods, thereby attempting to balance the provision of services with the overarching need to protect pension systems from potential strain as more retired employees seek to return to work.
Allows retired state employees who worked as certified or qualified court interpreter to be employed or re-employed for a limited period of time in a given year to provide court interpretation services within the unified judicial system.
Allows retired state employees who worked as certified or qualified court interpreter to be employed or re-employed for a limited period of time in a given year to provide court interpretation services within the unified judicial system.
Allows retired public safety officers to seek secondary employment with the state or any municipality without any reduction or forfeiture of retirement benefits.
Allows retired public safety officers to seek secondary employment with the state or any municipality without any reduction or forfeiture of retirement benefits.
Increases the maximum post retirement employment earnings from eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) a year for certain retired educators.
Increases the maximum post retirement employment earnings from eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) a year for certain retired educators.