Teleworking as a Reasonable Accommodation is an Essential Right Granted to the Federal Employee
Telework can be a reasonable accommodation provided to federal employees. The author looks at a court decision that illustrates how it can apply.
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Are You Covered for a Disability as a Federal Employee Outside of Work?
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?
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?
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
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
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
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
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
Recently introduced legislation would give disabled veterans a new option for saving for retirement utilizing the TSP.
Federal Retirees: Will You Receive a Full or Prorated COLA?
The 2018 COLA increase will be reflected in payments for federal retirees in January 2018. Some will receive a full COLA; others will receive a prorated COLA.
