2013 Federal Employee Benefits Survey Coming Soon
This summer, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management will administer the 2013 Federal Employee Benefits Survey (FEBS) to a random sample of Federal Government employees.
Location, Location, Location
The author says that documentation of employee actions and discussions is critical for managers, especially in situations involving discipline or removal.
DoD Announces Same Sex Spouse Benefits
The Department of Defense has announced its plan to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of civilian employees.
FEEA Running Out of Money
FEEA is running out of money due primarily to loans because of furloughs. Here is how to donate or to apply for a loan from the organization.
How Will Furloughs Affect Your Retirement?
Will the furloughs have an impact on your federal retirement annuity?
Retirement Myths: What Determines Your Retirement Annuity?
Your FERS or CSRS annuity will continue for the rest of your life, and the amount of your annuity is determined by your high-3 average salary and your years of service. The amount that you contributed to FERS or CSRS doesn’t matter.
MSPB Delaying Processing of DoD Furlough Appeals
MSPB is delaying the processing and adjudication of the recent influx of furlough appeals until it can get a better general understanding of them.
Writing Tip: Use Simpler Words
It’s best to use a simple approach to writing to help your reader understand your message.
No Survivor’s Annuity for a Wife of 41 Years
Yet another court decision underscores the need to be careful and specific when working out divorce settlements where federal retirement and survivor’s annuities are involved in the property being divided.
FedSmith.com Users Overwhelmingly Reject Inclusion in New Health Care Program
In a survey taken this week, readers strongly preferred remaining outside of the new health care exchanges.
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