### Question
How does FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM define working percentage?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 8412a*, **working percentage** is defined as:

> the percentage of full-time employment equal to the quotient obtained by dividing—


(A) the number of hours per pay period to be worked by a phased retiree, as scheduled in accordance with subsection (b)(2)

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8412a*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER II-BASIC ANNUITY**

