November 21, 2025
Tips for Lump Sum Separation Pay
Action Required: Share the following information with all human resources (HR) office employees
Description: To help ensure that your lump sum separation Personnel Action Request (PAR) packages are accurately processed and meet the mandated requirements, use the tools in the Lump Sum Separation Tool Kit and follow these tips.
- Lump Sum Separation PARs Must Be Documented Using the Employee’s Current Turnaround PAR
- Turnaround PARs are available in Mobius View for all employees with at least one Employment History transaction in the past year. Follow your department’s guidelines for obtaining an employee’s current Turnaround PAR in Mobius.
- Refer to PAM Sections 2.1 and 2.1a.
- 5-Day Rule for Lump Sum Separation Pay Contribution Election Forms
- All completed Election Forms must be signed, dated, and submitted to the employee’s departmental Human Resources Office at least five (5) workdays (Monday through Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) prior to the employee’s separation effective date (see California Labor Codes 201 and 202).
- The employee’s submitted Election Form is irrevocable. If it does not meet the 5-day rule, the State Controller’s Office will not process the Election Form, and the employee will receive a lump sum cash payment instead.
- Information Entered on the PAR Must Be Legible
- Information entered on the PAR must be legible and documented in blue or black ink.
- Refer to PAM Section 2.1.
Population Affected: All HR Offices