There is a day in the future you are probably looking forward to with great anticipation and also some anxiety: your retirement day.The Social Security system, company retirement policies and personal lifetime savings are the three sources from where funds are drawn to pay for expenses after retirement. There are several plans that benefit employers and employees alike. A qualified retirement plan is a plan that meets the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The plan attracts many tax benefits.Take a little time to consider who you want to spend your retirement and begin moving toward the plan of action that will take you comfortably into your later years. Once you have defined your retirement goals, you need to consider which direction to take your financial resources so that you can make sure that you have a comfortable retirement.
Some people like it. Some people don’t but the fact is that retirement is a reality for every working person. Most young people today think cannot think of retirement as reality as they believe in ‘living at present’. However, it is important to plan for your post-retirement life if you wish to retain your financial independence and maintain a comfortable standard of living even when you are no longer earning.You may be one of those people who is concerned, or who hasn’t yet begun a retirement plan because the choices are overwhelming or you think you aren’t making enough yet to save. These worries are normal, but don’t let them keep you from your dreams for the future. Prudent retirement planning now can alleviate many of your fears-and you can soon be on your way to making your retirement dreams come true.
There is only a limited period of accumulation and a continuous period of consumption. The first step is to overcome the many obstacles hindering retirement planning. These include spending beyond means, unprepared for unexpected expenses (like repairs), inadequate insurance (like property loss, medical bills), tapping into retirement funds for other purposes (like upgrading house, holidays), etc.The various retirement planning tools will take the guess work out of calculating the money you need for your retirement. Accuracy in planning your retirement needs is important for managing your money today. Not putting enough money aside for your retirement means not having enough money to provide that lifestyle you want during your retirement years; putting to much money aside will cause financial hardship and cause you to stay in the workforce more years than necessary.Some retirement planning services help clients with more than 15 years of business experience, in their mid-career planning. They also assist clients in making the right financial and investment decisions, including debt reduction strategies and in projecting future retirement income needs.
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The British Government abolishes the compulsory retirement age
As recently reported in the press, the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills has confirmed that the default retirement age will be abolished from 1st October 2011 (with phasing in).
Basically ignoring the concerns expressed by employers during the consultation process, the government’s Response to Consultation Paper says that it considers that the dismissal of older workers should be managed either by discussion or by formal performance management procedures.
Transitional Provisions:
The Default Retirement Age is being phased out over a six month transitional period running until 30 September 2011. During this period retirements that have already begun can continue to completion if:
a notification of impending retirement was issued by the employer prior to 30 March 2011
a late notification is issued between 30 March and 5 April 2011
the date of retirement falls before 1 October 2011
the DRA procedure, as set out in the previous Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 is followed correctly (including the employee’s right to request to stay on is given serious consideration by the employer)
the other requirements of the former DRA procedure are met (e.g. the person is 65 or over; or is the employers’ normal retirement age if this is higher than 65).
Retirement using the Default Retirement Age will cease completely on 1 October 2011.
The provision allowing the short two week notice of retirement, will also cease on 6 April 2011, and this short notice procedure will not be permitted after this date.
The last day employees can be compulsorily retired using the DRA (default retirement age) is 30 September 2011, so the last day to provide 6 months’ notice required by the DRA provisions is therefore the 30 March 2011.
Employers will not be able to issue new notifications of retirement using the DRA on or after 6 April 2011.
From 1 October 2011 no employee can be compulsorily retired by an employer because they have reached the age of 65 unless that retirement can be objectively justified.
Key things to remember:
Workers will retire when they are ready to, enforced retirement will only be possible if it is objectively justified
You must avoid discriminating against all workers on the grounds of age
This legislation will be applicable to all employers and all company sizes and sectors
These changes do not affect an employee’s state pension age and entitlements, which may well be separate from the age at which they retire.
Justified Retirement:
Even without the DRA, it may still be possible to retire an employee lawfully at a set age provided that the retirement age can be objectively justified, which means that it is a proportionate response to a legitimate aim. We refer to this in our guidance as Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA).
The justification of a set retirement age will be particularly important in the event that such a policy is challenged in an employment tribunal. Case-law around EJRA will develop once the DRA has been abolished.
Currently EJRAs tend to be used in exceptional circumstances in which an employer has a retirement age under 65. For example, posts in the emergency services which require a significant level of physical fitness or other occupations requiring exceptional mental and/or physical fitness such as air traffic controllers.
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Employers who wish to use an EJRA need to consider the matter carefully. They will need to ensure that the retirement age meets a legitimate aim, for instance workforce planning (the need for business to recruit, retain and provide promotion opportunities and effectively manage succession) or the health and safety of individual employees, their colleagues and the general public.
As well as establishing a legitimate aim an employer will also need to demonstrate that the compulsory retirement age is a proportionate means of achieving that aim.
The test of objective justification is not an easy one to pass and it will be necessary to provide evidence if challenged; assertions alone will not be enough. When looking to establish an EJRA it can be helpful to first set out the reason why you wish to do so clearly on paper. Then ask yourself whether you have good evidence to support this reason and then finally consider if there is an alternative, less or non-discriminatory way of achieving the same result.
Throughout, you should always remember that you need to show ‘objective’ justification not ‘subjective’ justification. Having established an EJRA, any retirement of an employee as a result will be considered as a dismissal for some other substantial reason.
Employers should also follow a fair procedure in retiring people at the compulsory retirement age. You should give the employee adequate notice of impending retirement and, if circumstances permit, consider any request by an employee to stay beyond the compulsory retirement age as an exception to the general policy – although it would be important in such circumstances to ensure consistency of treatment as between employees who might request to stay on.
Workplace Discussions:
ACAS say that whatever the age of an employee, discussing their future aims and aspirations can help you identify their training or development needs and provide an opportunity for you to discuss your future work requirements and how these impact on the employee. These discussions may be new for some employers whilst for others they may be a normal part of their management process. It is for you to decide whether you wish to hold workplace discussions or not but they are a good way of raising the issue of retirement with older employees.
For all employees workplace discussions may involve a discussion around where they see themselves in the next few years and how they see their contribution to your organisation. These discussions can take place as frequently as you see fit but it is good practice to hold them at least annually. Whatever the size of your organisation, these discussions can be simple, informal and confidential.
Basically you need to have regular appraisals, and set clear and objectively measurable objectives for all staff, not just those aged over 65.
Some Questions:
Question: I have an employee who is not performing as well as I would wish, I was hoping to use the DRA to dismiss him when he reaches 65 but now cannot do this because the law has changed. What can I do?
You may use one of the reasons for fair dismissal. However, a workplace discussion can help you better understand the employee’s intentions regarding their retirement. If they intend to retire then you can allow this to happen but remember an employee can change their mind. Where an employee is performing poorly and their performance cannot be improved, you have the option of dismissing them on the grounds of capability.
Question: Do I have to have a retirement discussion with my employees?
No, there is no requirement to talk to employees about their future plans but you may find it helpful to do so for your own organizational and succession planning purposes.
Question: If I discuss retirement with an older worker can I leave myself open to a claim of age discrimination?
Not if properly handled. Employers may reasonably want to know about an employee’s future aims and aspirations. The important thing is not to single out older workers. If you are going to ask older workers about their plans it is good practice to also ask other, younger workers, about their plans as well, perhaps as part of an annual appraisal meeting.
Question: What can I say to an older employee at a meeting to discuss their future plans?
It is best if you start any discussion in a general way. Perhaps asking the employee what their future plans are or how they see themselves developing in your organisation over the next year or so. Any direct questions such as “are you planning to retire in the near future” or “you seem to have been slowing down of late, have you thought about retirement” are best avoided. Once an employee has indicated that they do wish to retire there is no problem in talking to them about the date for their retirement and any adjustments they may wish to make to their working arrangements or hours in the lead up to retirement.
Question: Can I protect myself by getting an employee to sign a contractual agreement that they will retire at a certain date?
There is nothing to stop you from coming to a contractual agreement with an employee about their future retirement date but it is unlikely to have any legal force. Employees cannot sign away their employment rights except in certain circumstances where they are legally advised and sign a compromise agreement. Compromise agreements can only be made however, where an employee has a case they can bring to an employment tribunal eg, for unfair dismissal, which is unlikely to be the case in these circumstances as they employee will still be in employment.
Question: What can I do if an employee had indicated that they will retire on a certain date but then do not do so?
If an employee has given formal notice to leave, you are under no obligation to let them withdraw their notice. However if an employee tells you during a discussion that they are planning on retiring, they may change their minds before formal notice is given.
This article has been reproduced in part and summarised in part from guidance produced by ACAS. For further information see www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3203
Influence fighter’s careers by customizing physical appearance and attributes, learning new fighting techniques and managing his training process through attributes such as strength and cardiovascular health.
A fighter roster of more than 80 top names from all weight divisions, as well as popular commentators, announcers, referees, trainers, Octagon girls and more from the world of Ultimate Fighting.
Photorealistic fighters who breathe, sweat and move like their real-life counterparts. Players also experience ripple effects across fighters faces and bodies from the impact of punches and kicks.
A brand new fighting game engine that emphasizes innovative, responsive and easy-to-play controls will give players unparalleled command of their fighters in the Octagon.
Take down opponents and get the submission with a variety of mixed martial arts disciplines, including Judo, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Kickboxing, Boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
UFC 2009 Undisputed is an explosive fighting game detailing the action intensity and attitude of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Featuring an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world players will push the envelope with a powerful new game engine and put their best fighting disciplines to the test in the world famous Octagon. Take your best shot UFC 2009 Undisputed is as real as it gets!FEATURES:AUTHENTIC UFC PERSONALITIESExplore a deep roster of more than 80 top names in UFC competition across all weight divisions and enter the Octagon surrounded by the sport s popular commentators announcers referees trainers Octagon girls and more.PHOTOREALISTIC MODELS AND EFFECTSAbsorb the world of UFC as it appears on television with photorealistic fighters who breathe sweat and move like their real-life counterparts. Players will also experience ripple effects across the faces and bodies of their fighters from the impact of devastating punches and kicks.CONSTANT CONTROLGain the upper hand in matchups with a brand new fighting game engine designed specifically for next generation systems. Emphasis on innovative responsive and easy-to-play controls will give players unparalleled command of their fighters in the Octagon.FIGHTING DISCIPLINESTake down opponents and get the submission with a variety of mixed martial arts disciplines including Judo Muay Thai Wrestling Kickboxing Boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.CREATE-A-FIGHTERJumpstart the career of a future champion by customizing his physical appearance and attributes learning new fighting techniques to use in the Octagon and managing his training process through attributes such as strength and cardiovascular health.CAREER MODEDevelop attributes perfect moves and fight for entry into the UFC Hall of Fame through a series of dynamic storylines that build friendships and instigate intense rivalries.Format: XBOX 360 Genre: FIG
Fighting Styles Success in mixed martial arts in real-life is all about a fighter’s ability to combine different aspects of various fighting disciplines to his advantage when inside the octagon and that is exactly what players will need to do in UFC 2009 Undisputed. Ideally these combination of disciplines are used to devastate an opponent, but if used wisely they can also be used to frustrate and neutralize the power and tactics of a stronger fighter who can’t be knocked out. UFC 2009 Undisputed features the six international fighting disciplines that are used in the UFC. These six fall into two categories, striking disciplines and grappling disciplines, and include:
Striking disciplines:
Western Boxing (Boxing) – Boxing relies on complex foot maneuvers and quick jabs to mount a powerful offense. Kick Boxing – Kick Boxing is a fighting style that integrates boxing punches with a variety of martial art kicks. Muay Thai – Also known as ‘Thai Boxing,’ Muay Thai utilizes elbows, knees and low kicks often from the clinch position.
Grappling disciplines:
Wrestling – The oldest sport known to man, Wrestling consists of taking down your opponent using hand-to-hand maneuvers. Judo – Judo is a Japanese martial art that emphasizes on throwing your opponent and immobilizing him with grappling moves. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – Derived from Kodokan Judo, BJJ utilizes joint locks and choke holds to allow smaller/weaker combatants to defeat bigger, stronger opponents.
Gameplay Gameplay in UFC 2009 Undisputed is designed to be the most authentic representation of mixed martial arts in a video game to date. To do this the game utilizes the six fighting disciplines to help the player develop actual strategies used by UFC fighters. Each playable fighter is initially assigned one striking and one grapple martial discipline. The fighting strategies that come out of these make up a player’s ‘standing game’ and ‘ground game,’ with the standing game reflecting your striking discipline and ground game your grapple.
The standing game consists of utilizing the precision of your striking style to breakdown your opponent with quick combos, kicks from the perimeter or knees and elbows in the clinch. After these have done their work you unleash your power and go for the knockout. The ground game on the other hand consists of knocking your opponent off balance, taking him down to the canvas and there going for a tap out via submission hold or securing dominant position and pounding away until it is over. In developing a ground game players will learn to use UFC 2009 Undisputed‘s ‘ultimate fighting control’ game mechanic. This innovative control system initiated through the right stick, allows players to transition their fighter while on the ground from one advantageous physical position to the next. This control is available to both combatants while on the ground, so as players seek for optimal positioning they must also beware of counter moves. Regardless which strategy is preferred, players must acknowledge both. Although players may feasibly survive and even progress for a while using just the standing or ground game, sooner or later the in-game competition will demand the development of both.
Roster of Fighters A big part of UFC 2009 Undisputed‘s dedication to realism is its extensive list of playable UFC fighters and other in-game characters familiar from the real-life world of Ultimate Fighting. The game features 80 headline fighters, 16 from each of the UFC’s five weight divisions. Fighters available include such notables as Brock Lesnar, Chuck Liddell, Anderson Silva, George St. Pierre, BJ Penn and many many more. Click here to see an example of fighter bios. In addition to the fighters, Undisputed also features realistic representation of in-game trainers, commentators, ring announcers, card girls and more that UFC fans will instantly recognize.
Key Features
Authentic UFC Personalities – Explore a deep roster of more than 80 top names in UFC competition across five weight classes and enter the Octagon surrounded by the sport’s popular commentators, announcers, referees, trainers, Octagon girls and more.
Photorealistic Models and Effects – Experience the world of UFC as it appears on television with photorealistic fighters who breathe, sweat and move like their real-life counterparts. Players will also view amazing ripple effects across the faces and bodies of their fighters from the impact of devastating punches and kicks.
Constant Control – Gain the upper hand in matchups with a brand new fighting game engine designed specifically for next generation systems. Emphasis on innovative, responsive and easy-to-play controls will give players unparalleled command of their fighters in the Octagon.
Fighting Disciplines – Take down opponents and get the submission with a variety of mixed martial arts disciplines, including Judo, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Kickboxing, Boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Create-a-Fighter – Jump-start the career of a future champion by customizing your fighter’s physical appearance, learning new fighting techniques to use in the Octagon and managing the training process through attributes such as strength and cardiovascular health.
Career Mode – Develop attributes, perfect moves and fight for entry into the UFC Hall of Fame.
Multiplayer Support – Enjoy both local and online multiplayer support via Xbox LIVE.
Who qualifies for affordable housing? An individual or household whose revenue doesn’t exceed 115 percent of area median income and who will for at the least one year occupy the home as the principal place of residence. If the buyer sells the home before residing there one full year, the FDIC ( Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) recaptures 75 percent of the revenue on the resale price. Purchasers are needed to provide verification of earnings such as tax returns and pay stubs. Falsifying income and other program-qualifying data may result in legal prosecution.
There are thirteen (13) kinds of affordable housing in the State of New York that enclose the different pure home priorities and physical or social requirements of the senior citizen. Moreover, there are mainly two types of affordable housing primarily based on the monetary capacity of the senior citizen. There may be the backed affordable housing where the particular senior citizen has received some type of subsidy and that he pays solely a fraction of the common fee of rent. There’s the private pay for affordable housing where the senior citizen does not get any subsidy from the government and pays the regular rate or market charge for the unit or any service provided within the condo building.
For subsidized affordable housing, the final description is to state that no more than thirty (30) percent of household earnings will probably be paid for rent. Alternatively, private pay for affordable housing could be left fully to the tenant-senior citizen to give from his personal funds. Normally, an entry charge is required that might be refundable or non-refundable. Some allow partial refunds if the tenant moves out based mostly on number of years of stay. The entry payment is meant both for maintaining a Continuing Retirement Care Community (CRCC) or to maintain cheap stage of monthly rents or to pay for costs of development.
As for lesbian or homosexual senior citizens, the New York State Human Rights Legislation (Government Regulation Article 15) protects in opposition to discrimination in the affordable housing lodging based on sexual inclination. However, the senior citizen has to find out if the building has method of action towards it or not. Since many of the affairs of homosexual persons are thought of private matter, there’s now a rising acceptance of varying lifestyles.
Since the relationship of a landlord and a resident is outlined to be based mostly on conditions of the lease agreement, the tip of the rent also means the tenant has lost its right over the lease and needs to renegotiate. The owner nonetheless has the right to ask the renter to evacuate when there’s failure to pay rent or a pattern of behavior inimical to the interests of the other tenants. Nonetheless, eviction by the landlord must follow the authorized rules on eviction.
Supportive Senior Affordable housing implies that individuals who reach age like over 85 experience some form of memory disorder and wishes more sympathetic. If the senior citizen has no family assist, the wants to offer medical assist including offering meal services which are nutritious and useful to the well being of the occupant.
Aside from remaining in a facility where a lot of the tenants have some form of Alzheimer’s or Dementia, the senior citizen would most probably want assistance in certain everyday jobs like fixing food, cleansing up his unit or even laundry. The development building who’s sensitive to those wants would offer assistance.
Generally, the affordable housing in New York has a built- in system for social community to address the concerns of senior citizens in residing normally under fragile situations due to their ages and physical conditions. The pattern is to maintain the senior citizens dwelling comfortably and no longer avoided society.
The author is the owner of Affordable Housing for Senior Citizens Web Page . The author is retired from a communication company . For more information on help to seniors , visit the web site http://www.the-seniorhelp.com
