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How Much Official Time Used by Federal Unions? No One Really Knows

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 19, 2014 7:51 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

GAO analyzed a recent OPM report on official time usage by federal employee unions. It found significant discrepancies in the data but OPM noted that providing more accurate data “is not a priority at this time.”

2015 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 18, 2014 5:03 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Now is the time to begin planning contributions into your retirement savings accounts next year. These are what the contribution limits in 2015 will be.

Compensatory Time Off vs. Overtime Pay

By Wayne ColemanNov 16, 2014 3:21 PM | Updated: Aug 12, 2016 2:58 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

When can you earn overtime pay and when can you earn compensatory time off? The author explains the differences between these two types of pay and situations under which each can arise.

Postal Service Suffers $5.5 Billion Net Loss in 2014

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 14, 2014 3:55 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Postal Service had a net loss of $5.5 billion in FY 2014.

Divorce and Federal Employee Retirement Benefits

By Kimberly H. Berry, Esq.Nov 12, 2014 3:59 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

The rules governing retirement benefits for divorced federal employees and their former spouses are detailed and complex. The author provides some general advice for federal employees and their spouses in the event they are facing a divorce.

TSP Annuity After Retirement

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeNov 12, 2014 7:12 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

If I elect to take the TSP annuity after retirement and I die before using all of my contributions will it go to my adult daughter, my elected beneficiary?

FedSmith.com Users Expecting an Extra Day Off at Christmas This Year

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 11, 2014 12:58 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

FedSmith.com users said in a recent survey that they think the president will ultimately give federal employees an extra day off at Christmas.

TSP: USPS Cyber Attack Doesn’t Pose a Threat to Your TSP Account

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 11, 2014 10:09 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Thrift Savings Plan released a statement in response to the recent news about the cyber attack on Postal Service computers that compromised employee and customer data.

FSAFEDS Increasing Maximum Contribution in 2015

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 10, 2014 3:57 PM | Updated: Aug 25, 2016 4:27 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM has announced that the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) is increasing the maximum contribution to $2,550 for 2015.

Bernie Sanders Wants to Make Election Day a National Holiday

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 10, 2014 6:26 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has a solution for low voter turnout: make election day a national holiday.

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