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15 Weeks? New EPL Benefit May Impact Your Federal Retirement Date

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 30, 2021 11:37 AM | Updated: Dec 19, 2022 11:25 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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What is EPL, and will it impact your “high-3” and your retirement date?

OPM Issues Guidance on COVID Emergency Paid Leave

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 29, 2021 3:47 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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OPM has provided federal employees with more information on how to utilize the 2021 COVID emergency paid leave (EPL) benefit.

COVID Stimulus Bill Includes 15 Weeks of Paid Leave for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 10, 2021 11:48 AM | Updated: Apr 30, 2021 11:05 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Tucked inside of the new $1.9 trillion COVID relief package is a unique benefit for federal employees: emergency paid leave.

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