IUPUI: Human Resources Policies

Staff covered by this policy

This policy applies to all appointed SM staff represented by AFSCME, Local 1477.

Introduction

Staff are eligible for terminal pay of certain accrued benefits when terminating university employment. The amount and type of terminal pay received is entered on the Staff Personnel and Payroll Action Form (PAF) under the section titled, “Status Information: Eligible Terminal Pay.” The conditions for determining terminal pay are listed below.

Benefits received due to a voluntary or involuntary termination

All biweekly staff receive the accrued benefits described below, whether or not they give or receive a notice of termination.

A holiday that falls on the next workday following the last day worked and unused holidays that are still available for use within the specific time allowed.
Accrued compensatory time off.
Accrued vacation time up to the following maximums based on years of service if employed through the six-month anniversary date:

Years of Service	Maximum Hours of Terminal Pay
6 months through 6 years	312
Start of 7 through 13 years	352
Start of 14 years	392
Start of 15 years	432
Start of 16 years	472
Start of 17 years	512
Start of 18 years	552
Start of 19 years	592
Start of 20 years	632
Start of 21 years	672
Start of 22 years	712
Start of 23 years	752
Start of 24 years	792
Start of 25 years to end of 29 years	832
Start of 30 years and beyond	872

Terminal pay for staff who are eligible for IU Retiree Status or at time of death

Refer to Policy 9.3, Basic Retirement Plans, for information about qualifying for retiree status.

In addition to the items listed in the previous section, SM staff with more than 152.0 hours of sick time receive pay at the following rates:

25% of pay for 152.0 through 312.0 hours
50% of pay for more than 312.0 hours

Part-time, appointed staff

The terminal pay amounts in this policy are prorated by FTE for part-time, appointed staff.

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