The phrase "applying for retirement" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing the process of formally requesting to retire from a job or position.
Example: "After years of dedicated service, I am now applying for retirement to enjoy my golden years."
Alternatives: "requesting retirement" or "submitting a retirement application".
Detective Robert Howell, president of the Nassau County Detectives Association, said that 21 of the 445 detectives had already applied for retirement and that about 40 more are expected to retire by the end of the year.
The police department said yesterday that at the age of 40, after 20 years on the force, the officer had applied for retirement.
You can apply for retirement benefits online or through your local SSA office ; or over the phone at (800) 772-1213 (if you are hearing-impaired, call 800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern time.
An employee who has reached the age of 60 and meets the entitlement conditions required to earn the right to the contributory social security retirement pension, may apply for partial retirement.
The agency recently announced that people could apply for Social Security retirement benefits on the Internet.
If the worker applies for partial retirement at an age less than 65 the firm will arrange a simultaneous relief contract, in order to fill the working day left vacant by the partially retired worker.
In cases in which the worker applies for partial retirement at the age of 65 or older, it is not necessary to arrange a relief contract provided that the other requirements are met.
Sergeant Audrey Glemba, 49, applied for medical retirement in 2007 while being investigated by internal affairs over incidents that involved the members of the bicycle squad she supervised taking pictures of themselves with homeless and disabled people and mocking them.
If a person is unable to work due to illness or disability, it is possible to receive sickness benefit for a maximum of 52 weeks during a period of 2 years or to apply for early retirement if the work ability is reduced to a level where it is not possible to hold a job.
