What Are My Rights With Respect to Uncompensated Overtime?
My supervisor frequently has me work more than 80 hours in a pay period. What laws govern this and what rights do I have to hold the agency accountable for compensation?
Q&A
Q&A from FedSmith authors addressing readers’ questions. We share them here to help you with your federal career or retirement planning.
What Happens to My Benefits If I Leave Federal Service and Then Return in the Future?
I’m considering leaving federal service, however, I’m wondering what would happen to my benefits if I ended up coming back in the future?
Why Do Current Federal Employees Get a Higher Raise Than Federal Retirees?
Why do current federal employees get a much higher pay raise than federal retirees? I am a retiree and feel that this is unfair.
Are Federal Agencies Required to Offer Retirement Seminars?
Are federal agencies required to offer retirement training seminars to their employees?
Will I Be Forced to Spend My TSP When I Get Older?
I am 61 and getting ready to retire soon when I turn 62 and can draw my Social Security. It doesn’t appear I will ever need to touch my TSP or IRA, however, I was told I have to spend my TSP when I get older – is this true?
OPM Releases Additional Hiring Freeze Guidance
The Office of Personnel Management has provided an extensive list of questions and answers with additional guidance about the hiring freeze.
Federal Government Contributes Up to 18% of Employees’ Pay?
A recent article noted that “the federal government contributes up to 18 percent of federal employees’ pay” to their retirement plan which led to some confusion among FedSmith readers. Here is an explanation.
Can I ‘Double Up’ My TSP Contributions If I Retire During the Year I Turn 70 and a Half?
I will turn 70 at the end of 2017 and was contemplating retiring at the end of that year. If I delay retirement until June 30, 2018 (the year I will turn 70 and ½), can I “double up” my TSP contributions and catch-up contributions as if I worked the full year?
Why Would I Have to Pay More Than $134 in Medicare Part B Premiums?
I was told by a colleague of mine that she has to pay more than the $134 Medicare Part B premium. Why is this the case?
Are There Any Proposed Cuts to Benefits of Retired Federal Employees?
I am a federal employee who is already retired under CSRS. Are there any proposals for retirement changes that would impact those of us who have already left federal service?
