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Month: August 2020

Will These Federal Employees Get a Pension?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 17, 2020 8:42 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Pink piggy bank on a wooden surface with question marks drawn on a chalkboard behind it

A bill would provide federal retirement benefits to former employees of Air America, a covert organization operating during the Cold War, Korean War, and Vietnam War.

No Major Changes in 2021 Per Diem Rates

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 14, 2020 4:05 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

GSA has released the per diem rates for fiscal year 2021.

Hatch Act Not a Bar for Acceptance Speech at White House

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 13, 2020 7:03 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Office of Special Counsel says President Trump can make acceptance speech at the White House, with restrictions.

Postal Service Becomes Pawn in New Political Battle

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 13, 2020 2:49 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
A fleet of US postal service vehicles parked in a line

What to do about funding the ailing Postal Service has become fodder for a political fight between Democrats and Republicans.

What Withdrawal Options Are Available for the TSP?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsAug 13, 2020 8:44 AM | Updated: Dec 12, 2020 5:42 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The TSP Modernization Act has made it much easier for federal employees to make withdrawals from their TSP accounts.

Additional Dental and Vision Carriers Coming in 2021

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 12, 2020 1:44 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Dental patient form on a blue surface with toothbrush, floss, dental cleaning instruments, a model of a tooth and eyeglasses

OPM has announced additional dental and vision carriers for the FEDVIP program beginning in 2021.

Senators Introduce a Second Bill in Push to Expand Telework

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 12, 2020 11:56 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Woman pictured working at home sitting on the floor in front of a couch with a laptop while she talks on the phone and looks at paperwork; a dog is sleeping beside her on the floor

Three Senators are making a second legislative push to expand telework for federal employees during the coronavirus pandemic.

The TSP During A Recession

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaAug 12, 2020 8:11 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Face of a $100 bill with an old style pocket watch sitting on top of it

Volatility in the market can be stressful, but having a long-term plan for your retirement can make the inevitable swings more manageable.

OPM Releases Supplementary Materials for Upcoming Paid Parental Leave Benefit

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 11, 2020 12:39 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has released some additional guidance documents about the new paid parental leave benefit.

How Racism in HR Practices Hides in Plain Sight

By Jeff NealAug 11, 2020 10:10 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Close up of the hands of a group of employees placed in a circle on top of one another in a show of collaboration/teamwork/unity

Does racism exist in federal human resources practices? The author shares his thoughts and experience on the matter.

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