$10 Million in Retroactive Wages Owed to Retirees Will Start Going Out Next Thursday; Division of Personnel Launches Informational Webpage

The Division of Personnel announced Monday evening that government retirees over the age of 65 can log into the V.I. Division of Personnel’s website and check what they are owed ahead of an upcoming $10 million payout meant to offset outstanding retroactive wages. Payments apply to retirees over the age of 65 who are owed retroactive wages from 1990-2001, as outlined in Act 6584, D.O.P. said. Checks are expected to be mailed out on Thursday, July 22. According to the release, beginning Tuesday, July 20, those retirees can: Visit dopusvi.org/retirees and click on the portal titled “Retiree Retro Payments” – or, visit dopusvi.org/comp2021; Sign in with their last name and the last four digits of their social security number to access their profile; Or, call our dedicated Retroactive Wage hotline at (340) 714-5010 with any questions.   D.O.P. said the process enables all eligible retirees over the age of 65 to view their anticipated retroactive wage payout. A flat amount of $1...