Sick Leave Conversion Policy

PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to clarify the method of calculating the conversion of a member’s accumulated sick leave to service credit at retirement pursuant to Government Code section 31641.01.

POLICY

The statutory phrase “sick leave accumulated as of the date of [the member’s] retirement” shall mean the amount of the sick leave the member has earned as of the date of his/her retirement and deemed unused by the employer, as reported by the employer to SCERS. The amount of sick leave shall not be reduced due solely to the fact that the member separated from service prior to retirement.

APPLICATION

This policy shall be subordinate and subject to any legal authority that addresses the conversion of sick leave to service credit for specific persons or under specific circumstances. SCERS reserves the right to modify this policy in accordance with such legal authority (including future legislation, case law or ordinances) and/or as appropriate as a matter of prudent Plan administration.

AUTHORITY

Government Code Section 31641.01
Sacramento County Code Section 2.84.010
Sacramento County Code Section 2.100.100

RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Owner: Chief Benefits Officer

POLICY HISTORY

10/21/2026 – Board amended policy

09/20/2023 – Board reaffirmed policy with no amendments

10/21/2020 – Board approved policy

SCERS Policy No. 40