Can You Get Time Off to Vote? Only in Rare Cases
The November elections are almost here, and federal employees may have questions about whether they can be granted time off to vote. OPM has provided some answers.
Month: October 2012
OPM Sets Retirement Claims Processing Record for 2012
According to its latest monthly report, the number of retirement claims processed by the Office of Personnel Management processed was the most in a single month so far in 2012.
250 Years of Service
Earlier this year, Postmaster General Pat Donahoe honored the five longest-serving employees in Santa Ana District, who collectively represent more than 250 years of service.
Future Retirement: Federal Workers In Good Shape
How much money is in your TSP account? Here are some averages for the federal workforce and private sector.
The Five Year Requirement Under FEHB
The author examines the “five-year requirement” under the Federal Employees Health Benefit and how it applies to your Federal Employees Group Life Insurance.
Did FLRA Make a Sneaky Decision?
In a recent case, FLRA appears to play fast and loose with the statute to retain its ability to decide whether or not a union proposal was an “Appropriate Arrangement”. While the Authority found four proposals non-negotiable, it did so apparently to retain control of such outcomes rather than address the Agency’s argument that the proposals were permissive. For practitioners, it’s worth a read.
All TSP Funds Up Again in September
Good news for investors: All of the TSP funds had a positive return again in September but investors were cashing out of stock funds and moving into the safety of bonds at the end of the last reporting period.
How Can You Plan for a Secure Retirement With These Issues Threatening Your Future?
The author offers considerations to keep in mind when planning for retirement in the face of these current challenges.
