### Question
How does FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&apos; RETIREMENT SYSTEM define phased employment?


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

> the less-than-full-time employment of a phased retiree

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

