Regulations on Early Retirement (VP Regulations) (VP-Reglement) - Subject Matter

1. This regulation governs the early retirement and the contributions of the canton to the AHV bridging pensions for employees of the cantonal administration pursuant to Article 15 paragraph 3 of the Personnel Act.

1. Employees may opt for early retirement or partial retirement in accordance with the provisions of the Graubünden Pension Fund.

2. A partial retirement must

a) be executed in one or two steps;

b) reduce the work volume per step by at least 20 percent.

3. AHV bridging pensions in the context of early retirements or partial retirements are generally financed by the employees. They will only be supported with a financial contribution in favor of the additional savings account "AHV Bridging Pension" at the Graubünden Pension Fund in accordance with Article 3, Article 4, and Article 7.

**1. Employees are entitled to a contribution pursuant to Article 2, Paragraph 3, if they:**

a) opt for early or partial retirement at the end of the month in which they turn 62 years old or at a later date;

b) have been employed by the cantonal administration for at least 10 years immediately prior to early or partial retirement;

c) have held a position with high physical or psychological stress for at least 10 years in total; and

d) request an AHV bridging pension from the Graubünden Pension Fund.

**2. The departments and the personnel office shall, by mutual agreement, determine the positions referred to in Paragraph 1, Letter c, in which:**

a) health is exposed to increased risk due to physical, chemical, or biological influences;

b) the work environment is particularly demanding, especially due to extreme temperatures, harsh climate, or poor lighting conditions;

c) the musculoskeletal system is particularly strained, notably due to physical exertion or unfavorable posture;

d) work is performed during particularly demanding times, especially at night;

e) there is a particular psychological strain due to highly repetitive, monotonous, or emotionally taxing work;

f) there is an increased risk of accidents.

**3. The government may grant employees who are at least 62 years old a contribution pursuant to Article 2, Paragraph 3, if:**

a) the continuation of the employment relationship with the previous scope of work and

b) early or partial retirement without a financially supported AHV bridging pension.

1. The annual contribution according to Article 3, paragraph 1 corresponds to the maximum AHV pension in the case of early retirement or partial retirement

a) after the 62nd birthday: 50 percent;

b) after the 63rd birthday: 75 percent.

2. The contribution according to paragraph 1 is reduced

a) in the case of early retirement or partial retirement within the year, pro rata temporis;

b) in the case of partial retirement, in accordance with the degree or degrees of retirement;

c) in the case of part-time work, corresponding to the difference between the average workload during the last five years before early retirement or partial retirement and a full-time workload.

3. Contributions according to Article 3, paragraph 3 are determined by the government.

1. Employees must notify the department and the personnel office of their intention to take early retirement while observing the notice period. For an early partial retirement, the notification must be made in compliance with double the required notice period.

2. Employees and departments must agree on the modalities of partial retirements as per Article 2, Paragraph 2, and communicate these to the personnel office two months before the early retirement.

3. Employees must claim contributions according to Article 3, Paragraph 1, at the personnel office two months before the early retirement. The application must include a request for a bridging pension from the Swiss Old Age and Survivors Insurance (AHV) to be forwarded to the Graubünden Pension Fund.

4. Employees must apply for contributions under Article 3, Paragraph 3, at the department for the government five months before early retirement. The application must contain a justification and documentation of the special circumstances.

1. The contributions according to Article 4 are to be transferred in full to the Pension Fund of Graubünden for the anticipated duration of the receipt of an AHV bridging pension at the time of early retirement or partial retirement.

1. Early retirements that were applied for before January 1, 2022, and have not yet been decided will be assessed and implemented in accordance with the Regulations on Early Retirement dated March 19, 2013, provided that the employees are 59 years old or older on January 1, 2022.

1. Employees who are 60 years old or older as of January 1, 2022, may apply for early retirement from the age of 63 in accordance with the regulations on early retirement dated March 19, 2013.

2. The government decides each September on early retirements pursuant to Paragraph 1, taking into account Article 9 Paragraph 2 of the regulations on early retirement dated March 19, 2013, and the budget proposal, prioritizing by the number of years of service if necessary.

3. In the case of early retirements under Paragraph 1, as an exception to Article 10 and Article 4 Paragraph 2 of the regulations on early retirement dated March 19, 2013, instead of a bridging pension from the Graubünden Pension Fund, corresponding contributions shall be transferred according to and in accordance with Article 6. These contributions correspond to

a) 63 years of age: 80 percent;

b) 64 years of age: 100 percent;

c) 65 years of age: 100 percent.