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How Do You Take Away a Benefit That’s Already Been Paid For?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAugust 7, 2017 2:47 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Recent proposals suggest cutting federal employees’ retirement benefits, however, the author says that lawmakers may not understand how these are funded.

Government Begins Borrowing from the G Fund to Offset Debt Ceiling

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 21, 2017 11:36 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The Treasury Department is having to use “extraordinary measures” to offset hitting the debt ceiling, and that includes using money from the G Fund to help pay for government operations.

FECA Benefits: What to Do if You Get Hurt on the Job

By Jason KayMarch 12, 2017 1:00 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The Federal Employees Compensation Act provides compensation benefits in the event of a workplace injury. This is a summary of the law and how the process of obtaining benefits works.

COLA Wars

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithMarch 2, 2017 10:36 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Recently proposed legislation would apply a new COLA for all federal benefits programs, but the author cautions that it may not be all it’s cracked up to be.

DoD’s New RIF Rules: A Big Deal or Not?

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealUpdated: February 6, 2017 7:49 AM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Department of Defense recently released new rules for reduction in force. The author explains what the implications of these new rules for federal employees.

What Should The Next President Do With OPM?

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealNovember 10, 2016 7:55 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that a new presidential administration should not assume that OPM as it exists today is the right structure for the future of federal workforce management. He says that the question that needs to be asked is, “What should be done with OPM?”

Schumer Urges One Time ‘Emergency’ Payment to Social Security Recipients to Offset Low COLA

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithUpdated: October 29, 2016 6:56 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) has announced an initiative to offset the low COLA that was recently announced for the coming year.

FERS 3-Legged Stool vs FERS Recliner: Where Will You Sit?

FedSmith.com author Tom WalkerBy Tom WalkerUpdated: August 27, 2016 8:24 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The author outlines key components of the FERS system you will need to have a successful retirement.

The Ins and Outs of Veterans Preference

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealJune 26, 2016 11:14 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The 2017 Defense Authorization Act recently passed by the Senate includes a provision that places some limits on veteran preference. The author analyzes the bill in detail and discusses whether or not it would be good for veterans’ preference.

Life Insurance… Now for the Living!

FedSmith.com author Tom WalkerBy Tom WalkerJune 2, 2016 4:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What if your life insurance could also provide coverage for you during your lifetime? The author discusses the concept of using living benefits as they apply to federal employees covered by FEGLI and FEHB.

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