Before seniors can say goodbye to retirement, there are a few things that need to be taken care of first.
What many do not have on their screens, for example, is that you often have to quit your job before you retire.
Quitting before retirement: take a close look at the employment contract
Termination due to retirement is not always automatic. Employees should definitely read their employment contract to find out exactly which regulations apply. Many employers have a clause in it whereby the employment relationship ends automatically when the regular retirement age is reached – but not all.
If this clause does not exist, the future pensioner must terminate his employment himself. The notice period must be observed. Strictly speaking, anyone who simply no longer shows up at work when they retire is in breach of their contractual obligations. There could even be a threat of legal action.
If you want to retire before you reach the statutory retirement age, you must inform your employer of this. That clause only refers to the old-age pension.
Quit and apply for a pension
Conclusion: If you want to claim the pension for long-term or particularly long-term insured persons, you usually have to quit your job beforehand. In addition, the pension must be applied for in good time from the German Pension Insurance (DRV).
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