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Three Financial Benefits Available to Federal Employees

By Alexis HongamenNov 29, 2018 3:33 PM | Updated: Dec 9, 2018 7:52 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Federal employees have unique benefits to help them save for retirement. The author discusses these as well as some other long-term wealth building advice.

Teleworking as a Reasonable Accommodation is an Essential Right Granted to the Federal Employee

By Eric PinesNov 28, 2018 10:33 AM | Updated: Dec 3, 2018 4:37 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Telework can be a reasonable accommodation provided to federal employees. The author looks at a court decision that illustrates how it can apply.

Are You Covered for a Disability as a Federal Employee Outside of Work?

By David QuiettOct 10, 2018 10:11 AM | Updated: Sep 21, 2020 7:45 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees have various options for protecting their incomes in the event of a disability.

Did You Know that Federal Employees Can Request Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation?

By Eric PinesOct 2, 2018 11:57 AM | Updated: Oct 11, 2018 12:40 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Federal employees can request different types of leave as a reasonable accommodation. These are some of the scenarios and how they can protect your job.

What is Discontinued Service Retirement?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAug 26, 2018 11:26 AM | Updated: Sep 2, 2018 7:23 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Discontinued Service Retirement (DSR) is the only type of federal retirement that is not considered voluntary. These are some examples.

Controlling Federal Unions’ Use of Official Time

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 28, 2018 11:59 AM | Updated: Jun 18, 2018 8:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A new Executive Order has been issued placing restrictions on use of a federal employee’s paid time when working as a union representative.

OPM Proposes Changes to Bring Federal Benefits Closer to Private Sector

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 7, 2018 4:59 PM | Updated: Jun 24, 2018 9:46 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Major changes to federal employee benefits would save about $143,509,000,000 over ten years according to new legislative proposals from OPM director Jeff Pon.

Your 2019 COLA and Federal Employee Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 3, 2018 2:50 PM | Updated: May 13, 2018 9:29 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Will federal retirees receive a COLA in 2019? How will this impact any federal employee pay raise?

Treasury Suspends Investment Into Federal Employee Retirement Funds to Avoid Hitting Debt Ceiling

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 11, 2017 5:57 PM | Updated: Feb 27, 2018 11:52 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The Treasury Department has announced it will no longer be able to fully invest in two federal employee retirement funds to avoid hitting the debt ceiling.

Bill Would Allow Veterans to Contribute Disability Compensation to the TSP

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 11, 2017 1:38 PM | Updated: Nov 17, 2017 5:24 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Recently introduced legislation would give disabled veterans a new option for saving for retirement utilizing the TSP.

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