8 Things You Need To Know About VRS Scheme

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What Is VRS?

The voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) allows public and private sector employees to retire before 60.

VRS

Legal Framework

The scheme provides a legal framework for appropriate compensation to those seeking early retirement.

Structure

Objective

VRS aims to offer employees the option to retire before their superannuation age, subject to specific conditions.

Objective

Organised Sector

VRS is available only to the employees of the organised sector.

Organized domain of working

Workforce Reduction

VRS allows large corporations and loss-making companies to reduce their workforce by providing suitable compensation.

Budget Cuts on employees

Eligibility

VRS is available to employees based on age, seniority levels, and years at work.

Qualifications Criteria

Compensation

Employee compensation varies from one organisation to another, typically paid in a lump sum, including salary, gratuity, and pension.

Variations and Diversity

VRS Calculation

VRS is generally calculated by dividing an employee's last drawn salary by their remaining months at work.

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