Pay & Benefits
New TSP Hardship Withdrawal Option Likely Coming Soon
A proposed rule would allow TSP participants to make hardship withdrawals in the event of natural disasters.
House Bill Would Expand Paid Parental Leave to All Federal Employees
A House bill would expand paid parental leave to cover some federal employees who were excluded by the new law.
Cutting Federal Benefits to Align With Private Sector
The 2021 budget proposes major changes in federal benefits to align more closely with private sector benefits.
White House Proposes 1% Pay Raise in 2021
The 2021 budget proposal from the White House includes a suggested pay raise for federal employees.
Task Force Proposes Eliminating FERS
A task force report urges major changes to the civil service system from pay and benefits to handling removal actions and appeals by federal employees.
Your TSP and the Coronavirus
Stock markets reacted quickly to news of a virus spreading quickly. The January TSP returns reflect this fear.
Lawmakers Want a 3.5% Pay Raise for Federal Employees in 2021
Two lawmakers have introduced legislation to provide a 3.5% pay raise for federal employees in 2021.
FRTIB Proposes Simplifying TSP Catch-Up Contribution Process
A proposed rule aims to simplify the catch-up contribution process for the TSP.
Bill Would Publicize Tax Debts of Federal Employees
Legislation has been introduced to make the tax debts of federal employees and retirees public information.
Federal Employees’ Favorite Topics in 2019
Which topics were of the most interest to federal employees in 2019? Here is the top 20 list of the most popular FedSmith articles last year.
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