FedSmith.com Users Expecting an Extra Day Off at Christmas This Year
FedSmith.com users said in a recent survey that they think the president will ultimately give federal employees an extra day off at Christmas.
Month: November 2014
TSP: USPS Cyber Attack Doesn’t Pose a Threat to Your TSP Account
The Thrift Savings Plan released a statement in response to the recent news about the cyber attack on Postal Service computers that compromised employee and customer data.
FSAFEDS Increasing Maximum Contribution in 2015
OPM has announced that the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) is increasing the maximum contribution to $2,550 for 2015.
Bernie Sanders Wants to Make Election Day a National Holiday
Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has a solution for low voter turnout: make election day a national holiday.
Power Shift in Congress: What Does This Mean for Federal Employees?
As a result of the Republican wave of victories in the mid-term elections, Congress will now be under the control of Republicans. What subjects of interest to federal employees are likely to arise as a result? Here are a few that are likely to impact the federal workforce.
3 Reasons You Should Start That Thing You’re Putting Off (You Know the One) Right Now
We all wish we had already done something great. But few of us are willing to first take on the work and risk of actually doing it. Here’s why you should.
Phased Retirement Forms Now Available
Forms to apply for the phased retirement program are now available from OPM. Here are the links to these forms.
Phased Retirement: Will It Be a Reality in Your Agency?
In theory, federal employees who are eligible can start applying for phased retirement on November 6. Some federal agencies are not yet implementing the program and they also have discretion not to implement the program at all.
The Mailbox Rule Revisited
The author cites a recent court decision in which the court ruled that email is not a viable means of certifying that an employee received a notice of FMLA certification. He says this sets a troubling precedent and describes the problems he believes the case will present for federal managers.
Retirement Claims Inventory Rises in October
OPM received more retirement claims in October than it did in September which pushed the backlog of outstanding claims higher.
