New Buyout Max at DoD; Will Other Agencies Follow?
The Defense Department has been given authority for a $15,000 increase in buyout payments for federal employees. It will probably not be the last agency receiving this increase.
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7 Things Every Federal Worker Should Know About the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act
These are seven provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act that federal workers should know about.
Should I Wait for a Buyout to Retire?
I’m planning on retiring at the end of May. However, last week my agency announced that it was undertaking a re-organization that is likely to affect the area in which I work. Very often agencies will offer buy-outs during an organization; should I wait for a buy-out?
Early Outs and Your FEHB Benefits
If federal employees are offered early outs or buy outs, does the 5-year FEHB coverage requirement also get waived?
Is a Postal Service Early Out Pending?
Is a Postal Service early out/buy out pending?
Retiring the FERS Way
What can go wrong with your retirement application under FERS? A retired federal employee shares a frank, personal perspective of her experience, her frustration and offers advice on how to realistically prepare for retirement under FERS in the hope it will help other federal workers be better prepared for the experience.
Reduction in Force vs. VSIP
Reduction in force (RIF) and VSIP (Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay) are two orderly, effective ways to shed groups of government employees. The author compares the two.
Buyouts and Early Outs: Are You Ready If One is Offered?
If you were offered the chance to leave federal service with a buyout or an early out, are you prepared to make the right decision?
How Does Severance Pay Work? Is It the Same as VSIP?
How is severance pay calculated for a federal employee?
Buyouts and Early Outs: Questions You Need to Ask
If you have an opportunity for an early out or a buyout, are you focused exclusively on not liking your current job? Here are questions you need to ask yourself before making a decision.
