Good day all,
Does anyone who the why of the 35 day break? If I understand correctly, legislatively annuitants only need a single day break to avoid being re-enrolled in the pension. So why 35 days? Is there a real reason for it or was it just a random decision with the intent of creating a disincentive for annuitant service? I apologise if this has been previous addressed, but my search didn't find it.
Personally, I don't mind it; it makes up for the delta between Regular and Reserve leave entitlements. But it does suck for your employing unit that they have to deal with a five week absence every year. I wouldn't mind taking the break in two or more blocks except for the fact that you need a 180 day contract to maintain benefits. And the health care benefit is one of the main reasons I'm still in uniform.
Anybody in the know?
Cheers,
AK
Does anyone who the why of the 35 day break? If I understand correctly, legislatively annuitants only need a single day break to avoid being re-enrolled in the pension. So why 35 days? Is there a real reason for it or was it just a random decision with the intent of creating a disincentive for annuitant service? I apologise if this has been previous addressed, but my search didn't find it.
Personally, I don't mind it; it makes up for the delta between Regular and Reserve leave entitlements. But it does suck for your employing unit that they have to deal with a five week absence every year. I wouldn't mind taking the break in two or more blocks except for the fact that you need a 180 day contract to maintain benefits. And the health care benefit is one of the main reasons I'm still in uniform.
Anybody in the know?
Cheers,
AK
