effects of SSS partial disability retirement of an employee to his employment 

status. 

-If the disability is partial (meaning he/she has loss one thumb, one index finger, one middle
finger, one ring finger, one little finger, hearing of one ear, hearing of both ears, sight of one eye,
one big toe, one hand, one arm, one foot, one leg, one ear or both ears) his employment status is
not affected provided that he is shows a capacity to continue performing his work
notwithstanding the disability he incurred or if he is cured with 120 days.

Is he considered retired from his employment? 

-it depends. If he can show a capacity to continue performing his/her work notwithstanding the
disability he/she incurred, then he is not considered retired/separated from his/her employment.

-however, if it is proven that he cannot continue performing his/her work, then he/she is
considered retired/separated from his employment

-if after 120 days, and he is not yet cured, his disability is deemed permanent, and he is
considered retired/separated from his employment.

If he reaches 60 years old while on partial disability retirement, can he claim a retirement benefit
from his employer?   

-he can claim from SSS, provided that he is still working, since the requirement is Member is 60
years old, separated from employment or ceased to be self-employed, and has paid at least 120
monthly contributions prior to the semester of retirement.

-yes, he can claim retirement benefit from his employer, provided that he is still employed and
undergoing the 120 days period (if he is unable to work after 120 days, the disability is deemed
permanent)