The Interim Measures for Implementing the Flexible Retirement System were issued and will come into force today

On January 1, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the Central Organization Department, and the Ministry of Finance and other three departments issued the "Interim Measures for the Implementation of the Flexible Retirement System" on January 1, clarifying the handling procedures for flexible retirement, basic pension collection and other content. The "Interim Measures for the Implementation of the Flexible Retirement System" proposes: < b > From January 1, 2025, employees who have reached the minimum payment period stipulated by the state for receiving basic pensions on a monthly basis can voluntarily choose flexible early retirement. The maximum time of early retirement is no more than 3 years from the statutory retirement age, and the retirement age shall not be lower than the original statutory retirement age of 50, 55 and 60 for female employees. If an employee voluntarily chooses flexible early retirement, he or she shall notify the employer in writing at least 3 months before the retirement time chosen by him or her. During the flexible delayed retirement period, the employer and the employee agree to terminate the flexible delayed retirement and go through the retirement procedures according to the regulations.