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Month: August 2020

Will the Payroll Tax Deferral Apply to Federal Employees?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 31, 2020 6:58 PM | Updated: Jan 10, 2022 12:35 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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It appears some federal employees will have withholding of their payroll taxes deferred under a new executive order. Here’s what we know.

Is Phased Retirement Right For You?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsAug 31, 2020 2:21 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Is phased retirement right for you? Here is an overview of how the program works.

NASA Moves to Ensure Planetary Nebulas Are Diverse and Inclusive

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 31, 2020 11:17 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

NASA said that it is renaming some planetary nebulas in space “as part of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

Illegal Civil Service Appointment Leads to Employee’s Removal

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAug 31, 2020 7:22 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Favoritism in the selection process for a HUD field office director eventually resulted in removal to “regularize” his illegal appointment.

The Coronavirus Blues

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiAug 28, 2020 2:22 PM | Updated: Oct 8, 2020 1:25 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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How is your life likely to change in a “new normal” world? Are you adapting?

TSP Participants Move Out of Stock Funds Right Before Record Highs

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 28, 2020 8:39 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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COVID-19 has had an impact on TSP actions and decisions by TSP investors.

Report: Nearly Half of Postal Service Employees Had ‘Unauthorized Overtime’ Last Year

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 27, 2020 3:46 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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An IG report found that the Postal Service has a growing problem with costs stemming from what it calls “unauthorized overtime.”

Time is Running Out to Replace Your RMD

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAug 27, 2020 11:21 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Required minimum distributions were suspended under the CARES Act, but if you already took one and want to replace it, it must be done before it’s too late.

Report: Agencies Can Take Their Own Actions to Improve Hiring

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 27, 2020 8:25 AM | Updated: Aug 28, 2020 11:08 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A new report says that although the federal government has a cumbersome hiring process that needs revamping, agencies can take their own actions to make bolster recruiting.

The Problem With Having No Life Insurance

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbAug 26, 2020 12:08 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Do you need life insurance in retirement? These are some important considerations.

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