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Federal Employees: Making the Most of Your Annual Leave

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 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 SmithNov 22, 2021 8:00 AM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 3:46 PM 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 HawsMar 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 SmithJan 6, 2021 8:32 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Illustration of a person writing on a notepad labeled 'annual leave' at the top with a passport and calendar on a desk next to it

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 HawsOct 8, 2020 7:48 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Face mask, thermometer, and cash on a solid blue surface next to a note that says 'paid sick leave'

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 SmithOct 2, 2020 1:04 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Hourglass next to a calendar with 'COVID-19' written across it

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 SmithJun 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 SmithApr 11, 2019 1:44 PM | Updated: Apr 23, 2019 6:01 AM 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. SmithApr 8, 2019 2:28 PM | Updated: Apr 19, 2019 10:23 AM 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?

What Impact Did the Shutdown Have on ‘Use or Lose’ Annual Leave Donations?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 22, 2019 2:14 PM | Updated: Apr 5, 2019 9:37 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Illustration of a person writing on a notepad labeled 'annual leave' at the top with a passport and calendar on a desk next to it

OPM has issued guidance on how “use or lose” annual leave donations will be handled as a result of the recent shutdown.

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