Legal Question in Social Security Law in New York

What constitutes a loss of pension?

If a person is vested into a 20 year retirement plan (19 3/4 years)and falls short of reaching his 20 years he will receive a portion of his pension at 55. Does the time in between from 44 to 55 constitute a loss of pension? And if not what constitutes a loss of pension? And under what circumstances can a police officer loss his pension?


Asked on 8/07/06, 6:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: What constitutes a loss of pension?

Generally in order to receive a pension after completing your time with the police department you must serve out the full 20 years, which is a minimum requirement for receiving half of your full salary on retirement... in order to receive full pension you must put in 25 years generally.

A police officer may lose his pension by misconduct or a variety of other issues. However, the Police department has its own internal court system by which it handles these types of cases, i know because i was an attorney with the NYPD Department Advocates Bureau for some time... feel free to contact me regarding this, or any other, matter. #2127098303

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Answered on 8/07/06, 11:27 am


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