Mandatory Retirement, “Double-Dipping,” and the Contractor Question
Most workers can’t be forced to retire by age, but safety/mission roles (pilots, ATC, federal LEOs/firefighters, some judges) have mandatory ages. “Retire-rehire” and consulting after a pension isn’t always a scam—but it needs guardrails. Contractors vs. recalling military retirees? Different budgets, authorities, and trade-offs. The question isn’t “good or evil,” it’s: what problem were they … Read more
