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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 19, 2020 11:30 AM Categories Pay & Benefits 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 Pay & Benefits 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 Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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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 Pay & Benefits 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.

OPM Releases Highly Anticipated Leave Guidance for Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 23, 2019 4:27 PM | Updated: Jan 29, 2019 10:36 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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OPM has released guidance on the use of leave for federal employees working during the shutdown per a new law that guarantees back pay to federal employees.

Use-or-Lose Leave and the Partial Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 10, 2019 2:53 PM | Updated: Jan 18, 2019 8:49 AM Categories Pay & Benefits 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

What will happen to “use-or-lose” leave that was lost due to the government shutdown? For most, it will be restored.

OMB Issues Pay and Leave Guidance in Event of a Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 20, 2018 5:56 PM | Updated: Dec 22, 2018 6:46 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OMB has issued special instructions on pay and leave for agencies and employees who would be impacted by a partial government shutdown.

Three Financial Benefits Available to Federal Employees

By Alexis HongamenNov 29, 2018 3:33 PM | Updated: Dec 9, 2018 7:52 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Group of golden eggs sitting inside of a bird's nest with a tag attached that reads 'retirement' depicting a solid retirement nest egg and long-term savings plan

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.

What Happens to Your Federal Benefits If You Leave Before You Are Eligible to Retire?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeFeb 1, 2017 4:37 PM | Updated: Feb 3, 2017 3:45 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment
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What happens to your benefits as a federal employee if you leave before you are eligible to retire from federal service?

Planning to Resign on Inauguration Day? Here’s What Will Happen to Your Pay

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 10, 2017 10:33 AM | Updated: Jan 15, 2017 5:34 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Non-career appointees who resign from their positions on Inauguration Day have special considerations impacting their pay and benefits. Here is a summary from OPM.

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