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Is There a Phased Retirement In Your Future?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMay 1, 2014 3:15 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Retirement Leave a comment

There are specific rules and regulations on returning to work for Uncle Sam after retirement. This article does not attempt to answer the question as to why someone would want to return to working for the federal government after retiring. It will simply address how to do that.

More Hatch Act Violations Cited by Special Counsel

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 30, 2014 1:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Political passion during an election cycle continues to embroil employees who put their federal careers at risk by engaging in prohibited political activity. Here are two new cases, involving both sides of the partisan political divide.

AFGE Asks OMB to Forgo Collection of Back Retirement Taxes from New Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 29, 2014 4:29 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The American Federation of Government Employees is asking the Office of Management and Budget to forgo collecting back retirement taxes from new federal employees to avoid placing an undue financial burden on them.

Bill Introduced to Stop Bonuses for Some Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 29, 2014 4:18 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO) have introduced legislation that would prohibit bonuses from being paid to federal workers who are not in good standing with their agency or the law.

Knowing, Understanding And Protecting The Rights of Federal Employees

By Keith E. Kendall, Esq.Apr 29, 2014 8:52 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

As a federal employee, it is important for you to know your rights as well as what to do if you feel you are being treated unfairly. The author offers some details as to what this entails when working for the federal government.

Rolling Over Your TSP

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeApr 28, 2014 8:18 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

Can one leave the TSP as it is for now and take monthly payments for now and roll over into an IRA after 2 years?

New Rule Allows TSP to Garnish Wages of Former Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 27, 2014 1:34 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A new regulation implements authority for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to order a non-federal employer to withhold up to 15 percent of an employee’s disposable income to pay a non-tax delinquent debt owed.

What Happens to the Spousal Benefit After Wife Passes?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeApr 25, 2014 5:48 PM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

If a wife passes no later than 12-31-14, does her husband continue to receive a spousal benefit, after she passes?

Volunteer Jury Duty Leads to Firing

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApr 24, 2014 9:00 PM Categories Court Cases, Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A fired Navy employee who tried to avoid relocation to D.C. by volunteering to serve on a grand jury has lost in her third round before the appeals court.

Federal Workforce Demographics: Baby Boomers Dominate

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 24, 2014 1:09 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A new analysis from the Partnership for Public Service profiles the federal workforce across areas such as race, gender, pay levels and occupational categories.

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