G.1.31 Retirement Party Guidelines | Marine Biological Laboratory

Initiated by: Human Resources Director
Approved by: MBL Director
Date: May 23, 1989
Revision #2, November 2001
Revision #3, April 2024
Distribution: MBL Senior Staff

1.0: At the time a staff member retires from the Marine Biological Laboratory, the Laboratory may wish to acknowledge the service of that staff member in an appropriate and equitable manner.

For staff who have been at the MBL less than 5 years it is appropriate to host a small informal departmental gathering at the end of the final workday. The budget for this gathering is $100.

2.0 Employees with 5-10 years of service:
An informal gathering of co-workers in the MBL community should be arranged by the staff member’s department. Food and beverages may be arranged by the Department from departmental funds. The budget for this gathering is $500.

3.0 Employees with 11-20+ years of service:
An informal gathering may be held in the Swope Center or some other appropriate meeting area at the MBL. All employees, family members, and appropriate members of the local community may be invited to attend. The Director may be asked to briefly speak. Departments and friends should be discouraged from giving gifts at the party as this can be done privately. The budget for this gathering is $550 - $1000.

If an employee is not retiring from the MBL, but rather leaving the MBL to pursue other opportunities we wish those employees the best in their new endeavors. The MBL does not provide funds for going away or farewell gatherings.

4.0 Finances
The MBL will sponsor retirement gatherings that occur on MBL premises. If a department chooses to have additional gatherings to celebrate the employee, those costs will be covered by the individuals.

5.0 Policy Clarification
Policy clarification and updates are available from the Human Resources.

Policy clarifications and updates are available from the Human Resources office.

MBL reserves the right to amend this policy at any time.