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Retiring or Leaving ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ

If you are retiring from ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ or leaving prior to retirement, here are some things to consider:

  • Your benefits: When do they end? Can any benefits continue after you leave ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ? How long do you have to make benefit claims after you leave?  You will find answers to these questions in the Benefits - Retiring or Leaving ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ section of our website.
  • Your pension: Whether you are retiring or leaving ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ prior to retirement, there are some questions to consider regarding your accumulated pension at ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ.  See the Pension - Retiring or Leaving ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ section of our website.
    • As your begin planning to retire or leave ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ keep in mind that pension and retirement counselling is available. To make an appointment with one of our Pension & Retirement Consultants, please phone 519-661-2194.
  • Record of Employment (ROE): If your work at ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ ends before you retire, you will need a Record of Employment if you intend to apply for Employment Insurance Benefits. ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ’s payroll department will electronically file your ROE to Service Canada after your last pay is complete. You may apply online for Employment Benefits before the ROE has been filed.
    • More information about applying for Employment Insurance can be found on the .
    • After your ROE has been filed by ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ to Service Canada you will be able to access and print a copy of the ROE through a “My Service Canada Account". You will need to register to establish an account.
  • Your T4/T4A statements – Please keep us up to date on your current address for a minimum of one year after leaving ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ, or longer if you have pension funds remaining at ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ.  A correct and up to date address will allow us to ensure your T4/T4A statements and other important documents reach you. To change your address, complete a Personal Data Form.
  • Computer Store Purchases - If you have purchased a computer from the Computer Store and are making payments through payroll deduction, please contact Financial Services, Accounts Receivable to make arrangements for your final payment. Contact accountsreceivable@uwo.ca.
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Some things to think about as you leave:

  • People to notify
    • Your department leader
    • Human Resources (pension and benefits)
    • Human Resources (payroll), if you currently have deductions from your pay for recreation membership, computer purchase etc.
    • Parking Services
  • Please ensure you return
    • Keys
    • Corporate credit cards
    • Long distance telephone cards
    • Equipment such as phones

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