The bill amends Section 36-10-36 of the General Laws regarding post-retirement employment for members who have retired under titles 16, 36, or 45. It establishes that retired members may be employed or reemployed by various state agencies or municipalities under specific conditions, including the suspension of retirement benefits during employment. The bill outlines that no additional service credits shall be granted for this post-retirement work.

A significant addition to the law is the provision allowing retired members who were certified or qualified court interpreters to be employed or reemployed on a per-diem basis to provide court interpretation services within the Rhode Island unified judicial system. This employment is limited to a maximum of seventy-five working days or one hundred fifty half days in a calendar year, and it ensures that retirees do not lose their retirement benefits while working in this capacity. Pension payments shall be suspended whenever this period is exceeded. Additionally, no additional contributions shall be taken, and no additional service credits shall be granted for this service. Notice of such employment or re-employment must be sent monthly to the retirement board by both the employer and the retired member.

Statutes affected:
5972: 36-10-36