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Average Federal Employee Compensation in 2006: $111,180

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 2, 2007 9:06 AM | Updated: Apr 22, 2022 10:23 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What is the value of the compensation package for the average federal employee in 2006? Would you believe $111,180?

Will You Have a Healthy Retirement?

By Steve OppermannMay 1, 2007 7:31 AM Categories Current Events, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Happier, more optimistic people tend to be healthier and live longer. Do what makes you happy. And don’t postpone things (like dream trips) indefinitely, on the assumption that you can always take them later.

No Job, No Disability Retirement Either

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithFeb 13, 2007 8:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A former federal employee said the VA did not live up to the agreement when OPM disapproved her application for disability retirement.

Federal Circuit to the Rescue

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithDec 22, 2006 7:32 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A Postal Service employee gets a big win from the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. He had a sleep disorder that led to excessive drowsiness and he was late to work frequently. He gets another shot at disability retirement as a result of a new court decision.

Federal Workforce is ‘Elite Island of Secure and High-Paid Workers’

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 18, 2006 8:27 AM | Updated: Feb 22, 2020 9:08 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

A new report says “[t]he federal civilian workforce has become an elite island of secure and high-paid workers, separated from the ocean of private-sector American workers who must compete in today’s dynamic economy.”

Living Life on Full Disability

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 29, 2005 8:32 AM Categories Current Events, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

When do time limits for filing for disability retirement begin to run? Can an employee obtain a disability retirement when he has not worked for the government for more than 20 years? A recent court decision addresses the timeliness and notification requirements of an unusual case.

Federal Retirement Provisions: Employees vs. Congresspersons

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 8, 2003 12:00 AM | Updated: Aug 18, 2016 4:53 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The article compares retirement benefits for Congressional representatives and federal employees

Where Can I Find Income If I’m Disabled?

By Leah Bachmeyer-KilleDec 16, 2022 9:32 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

These are income options for federal employees who are unable to work due to disability.

What Happens When I Cannot Do My Job Even With a Reasonable Accommodation?

By Eric PinesOct 22, 2018 11:28 AM | Updated: Oct 29, 2018 9:56 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Closeup of a businessman sitting in a wheelchair working on his laptop

In order to be entitled to a reasonable accommodation, you need to be a qualified disabled employee, but what does it mean to be “qualified?”

Fed Gets Bill from OPM for $18,112

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApr 14, 2006 7:58 AM Categories Current Events, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

A federal employee on disability retirement has to follow the rules regarding “being restored to earning capacity.” This federal employee got a bill from OPM for over $18,000.

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