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Firing a Federal Employee Easier and Quicker

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 18, 2020 10:08 AM | Updated: Oct 23, 2020 2:22 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has issued a final rule to streamline the federal employee removal process.

Proposed Changes for Federal Administrative Law Judges

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 21, 2020 8:06 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is issuing proposed changes that will impact how administrative law judges are hired and other employment changes.

Should Federal Employees Have to Provide Hair Samples for Their Drug Tests?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 17, 2020 2:47 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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HHS has issued proposed drug testing guidelines for federal employees that include testing hair samples.

Automatic Enrollment Percentage in the TSP Increasing to 5%

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 16, 2020 2:10 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A rule change coming this fall will increase the automatic enrollment percentage in the TSP from 3% to 5%.

Federal Employees and Union Dues

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 19, 2020 8:23 AM | Updated: Oct 19, 2021 12:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Four wooden puzzle pieces each with a money bag icon on them together in a square; the top right piece is red and is being removed from the puzzle depicting a tax, subscription, or stopped payment

The FLRA is issuing a proposed rule to allow federal employees to more easily cancel a union dues withholding allotment. Comments are due by April 9, 2020.

Will DoD Restrict Unions for National Security Reasons?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 24, 2020 7:39 AM | Updated: Mar 13, 2020 10:57 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A Federal Register notice authorizes removing employees from coverage by the labor relations statute when unions are not compatible with the mission of DoD.

FRTIB Plans to Raise Automatic Enrollment in TSP to 5%

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 18, 2020 11:42 AM | Updated: Mar 5, 2020 6:08 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Four stacks of coins growing in size from left to right pictured next to a glass jar full of coins labeled 'retirement' with a green plant seedling growing out of it

A proposed rule in the Federal Register would increase the automatic enrollment percentage in the TSP from 3% to 5% later this year.

New TSP Hardship Withdrawal Option Likely Coming Soon

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 15, 2020 8:14 AM | Updated: Mar 3, 2020 11:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

A proposed rule would allow TSP participants to make hardship withdrawals in the event of natural disasters.

FRTIB Proposes Simplifying TSP Catch-Up Contribution Process

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 25, 2020 8:45 AM | Updated: Feb 14, 2020 3:09 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A proposed rule aims to simplify the catch-up contribution process for the TSP.

OPM Wants to Make it Easier to Rehire Former Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 26, 2019 5:10 AM | Updated: Jan 7, 2020 10:26 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has proposed a new regulation to facilitate rehiring former federal employees.

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Daily TSP Performance

June 18, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1426 +0.01% +2.07%
F Fund $20.0416 +0.05% +2.89%
C Fund $95.0869 -0.03% +2.32%
S Fund $89.0922 +0.55% -1.17%
I Fund $48.3642 +0.04% +15.44%
L Income $27.6647 +0.03% +3.45%
L 2025 $14.2402 +0.03% +3.48%
L 2030 $52.9297 +0.05% +4.92%
L 2035 $15.9906 +0.05% +5.17%
L 2040 $60.9035 +0.06% +5.40%
L 2045 $16.7558 +0.06% +5.59%
L 2050 $36.9124 +0.06% +5.78%
L 2055 $18.6939 +0.07% +6.32%
L 2060 $18.6916 +0.07% +6.32%
L 2065 $18.6892 +0.07% +6.32%
L 2070 $11.0767 +0.07% +6.33%
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