Retirement Code

Updated on Jan 14, 2026

Identifies the employee's retirement system status for a specific job row.

Field Characteristic	Description
Valid Value Rule(s):	Defaults to blank on first job row. Refer to Employee Retirement Program Eligibility and PIMS Manual Item 505 - Retirement Account Code for guidance and valid values.
Format:	Char4 Drop Down Displays Translate Short Name
Navigation:	Workforce Administration > Job Information > Job Data > CSU Job tab
Field Name:	CSU_RET_CD
Setup Table Name:	PSXLATITEM
Setup Table Navigation:	PeopleTools > Utilities > Administration > Maintain Translate Values
Impacted Fields:	If code is NM, you must enter OUTSIDE PERS in Empl History Remarks for all temporary (A52) and immediate pay (A54) appointments. If employee is initially appointed or reappointed and appointment does not appear to qualify for CalPERS AND has one of the following: Has funds on deposit at CalPERS, enter the appropriate CalPERS Retirement Code and enter 'FUNDS ON DEPOS' in Empl History Remarks. Has outside CalPERS, enter the appropriate CalPERS Retirement Code and enter 'OUTSIDE PERS' in Empl History Remarks.
Impacted Processes:	None
System Audits:	Required

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