HR Policies: 6.8.1
Credited Service
Subject: Providing Benefits
Number: 6.8.1
Issued: 3/1/82
Revised: 3/05/03
Purpose
Credited service is used to determine:
- eligibility for differential accrual rates for vacation (refer to Policy 6.9 Time Away From Work section: Vacation)
- calculation of service recognized for service awards
NOTE: The service requirements for all other benefit plans, are defined by the individual plan documents.
Definition
The term Credited Service refers to the length of employment at
the University recognized for certain benefits.
Person hired prior to July 1, 1976: Credited service prior to July 1, 1976 includes total length of service less any periods of unpaid leave
Person hired after July 1, 1976: Credited service after July 1, 1976 includes total number of years (July 1 through June 30) in which the staff member was paid for 1,000 or more hours.
For staff who have a break-in-service with the University subsequent to July 1, 1976, the break-in-service policy (413) will be applied and prior service will be reinstated.
Change of Status
When staff have a change in status without a break-in-service, from temporary
employment to regular employment, the date of employment of the temporary
position will be used as the basis for the credited service.
Military Service
Absences resulting from leaves for military service will not be considered
a break-in-service to the University and will count toward credited service.
Contact the local hr representative or designee or HRIS Records Administration (607) 255-6883 in the Office of Human Resources for more information.