HB4442 alters retirement benefits for West Virginia state employees based on salary.

HB4442 modifies retirement benefits for West Virginia state employees. Employees earning over $75,000 annually become "at will employees of the state." For those earning under $75,000, the bill reinstates the Rule of 80 retirement and allows the use of accrued sick leave to extend service years upon retirement. The Rule of 80 permits retirement with full pension rights if the sum of an employee's age and years of service equals or exceeds 80.

HB4442 alters retirement benefits for West Virginia state employees based on salary.

HB4442 modifies retirement benefits for West Virginia state employees. Employees earning over $75,000 annually become "at will employees of the state." For those earning under $75,000, the bill reinstates the Rule of 80 retirement and allows the use of accrued sick leave to extend service years upon retirement. The Rule of 80 permits retirement with full pension rights if the sum of an employee's age and years of service equals or exceeds 80.