Retirement Service retirement or disability retirement without exhausting leave should be based on advice received from the Benefits Office regarding benefit options and effective dates. An employee planning to retire is expected to notify a supervisor at least 60 days prior to the effective date to allow sufficient time for processing personnel and payroll actions. Employees separating due to service retirement or early retirement may, subject to supervisory approval, elect to exhaust vacation leave after the last day of work but prior to the effective date of retirement. All benefits accrue while leave is being exhausted. If no leave is exhausted, the last day of work is the date of retirement.
Sick leave is creditable toward retirement.
Upon university request, the State of North Carolina provides a retirement certificate signed by the governor for SPA employees with at least 10 years of service. Human Resources notifies departments when the certificates are received. Dismissal An employee who is dismissed or involuntarily separated is paid vacation in the same manner as a resignation. Accumulated sick leave is not paid. Voluntary Resignation Without Notice.