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Top 4 Ways to Ruin a Federal Retirement

FedSmith.com author Jennifer MeyerBy Jennifer MeyerMarch 23, 2023 8:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement

The author explains four ways that federal employees can negatively impact their retirement savings.

Federal Employees: Making the Most of Your Annual Leave

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 22, 2023 7:54 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Effectively using your annual leave requires knowing what the rules are in the federal HR system. Advance planning is essential.

Essential Federal Employees Can Still Have Their Annual Leave Restored for COVID

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 22, 2021 8:00 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Federal employees deemed essential in the COVID response can roll over unused annual leave above the traditional cap.

Should You Leave Some of Your Pension to Your Spouse?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMarch 3, 2021 9:07 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What are the considerations for federal employees under FERS to leave survivor benefits to a spouse?

Higher Annual Leave Carryover Now in Effect

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 6, 2021 8:32 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Certain federal employees are now eligible to carry over greater amounts of annual leave from last year.

Should I Use My Annual Leave or Sick Leave Right Before Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsOctober 8, 2020 7:48 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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These are some considerations for federal employees debating using sick or annual leave just prior to retirement.

Legislation Would Allow All Federal Employees to Carry Over Unused Leave

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 2, 2020 1:04 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A new bill would let federal employees roll over greater amounts of unused annual leave during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OPM Plans to ‘Streamline the Leave Restoration Process’ for Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 19, 2020 11:30 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

OPM said it plans to issue regulations soon that would “streamline the leave restoration process” in certain situations for lost annual leave.

Bill Would Pool DoD Employees’ Unused Leave for Family and Medical Use

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 11, 2019 1:44 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

A new bill would pool unused leave among DoD employees to to go towards family and medical leave purposes.

Use or Lose Leave and the Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 8, 2019 2:28 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Calendar sitting on a desk with a yellow sticky note pasted on it that has the word 'leave' written on it

Use or lose leave is annual leave that expires if regulatory requirements are not met, but what happens in the event of a shutdown? Do the requirements apply?

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