We have investments and tools that can help you develop a plan for their retirement goals. Retirement Plan Overview - Quick Reference GuideGovernor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation ensuring retirement plan options for private sector employees. For assistance with completing forms and documents, please contact your financial professional or Franklin Templeton. Retirement Services at (800) 527-2020. In order to retire, a member must have a bona fide termination and be removed from payroll before the effective date of retirement. While the Board believes in the policies, procedures and benefits outlined in this manual, they are not conditions of employment. § 84-2 Positions exempt from participation. ◦ Any individual who is permanently employed 20 or more hours per week with any member unit or units of FRRS, shall become a member. For example, a plan's rules may allow participants in a 401(k) plan to receive payment of benefits after terminating employment.