What does LPR mean in GOVERNMENTAL

LPR stands for Leave Preparatory to Retirement. It is a system whereby Government employees who have reached their pensionable age can take the equivalent of their sick leave as additional leave prior to retirement. This system was created to help these employees transition into retirement more easily by allowing them extra time off work for activities such as visiting family, pursuing hobbies, or just taking some much-needed rest and relaxation.

To qualify for an LPR, you must be a Government employee who has reached the pensionable age specified by your department. In addition, you must have accumulated sufficient sick leave balance that is equivalent to at least five weeks of paid leave in order to be eligible for the program.

Once you meet the eligibility criteria listed above, you can take an LPR any time after reaching the pensionable age set by your department. However, keep in mind that it must be taken within one calendar year from reaching the pensionable age in order to qualify; meaning that if you wait longer than twelve months after reaching that age before taking the leave then it will no longer count towards your redundancy entitlements.

Unfortunately not; once you’ve taken an LPR it cannot be extended or altered in any way. It’s important to carefully plan how much time off you’d like to take prior to retirement so that your allotted time is used effectively and your rights are fully protected under the scheme.

Yes; during an LPR, government employees receive full pay and allowances which are calculated according to their personal circumstances and entitlements. This includes any annual leave loading they may have accrued while working with their respective departments.

Yes; during an LPR period, Government employees may not undertake employment with another employer or engage in self-employment activities without written approval from relevant authorities beforehand. Additionally, they must continue living at their current address unless written permission has been obtained from relevant authorities prior to departure.

No; this type of retirement does not reduce entitlements but rather gives additional flexibility due to having already reached the required years of service as well as being granted access prior leaving service due ill health or injury related matters before reaching designated pensionable age.

Yes; if returning to work after early retirement due to illness or injury related matters then assistance can be provided through formal occupational rehabilitation programs depending on individual medical circumstances.