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Lawmakers Push to Give Federal Employees 12 Weeks of Paid Leave

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 9, 2023 1:26 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to expand paid leave for federal employees.

Proposed Expansion of Paid Leave for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 17, 2021 9:21 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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New legislation would provide federal employees with an additional 12 weeks of paid leave to use in certain circumstances.

Bill Would Give Federal Employees 12 Weeks of Paid Leave

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 28, 2021 1:08 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Recently introduced legislation would give federal employees 12 weeks of paid leave to use in certain situations.

How Does Paid Parental Leave for Federal Employees Work?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 1, 2020 7:56 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Federal employees have a new paid leave benefit: paid parental leave. Here is a summary of the key features and eligibility requirements.

FMLA is the Best Option for Federal Employees Facing a Premature Return to the Office

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.July 15, 2020 9:47 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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As federal agencies gradually bring federal employees back to work in their offices, what options do these employees have if they do not feel safe?

Will Your Pay Be Affected When You Return to Work?

FedSmith.com author Robert DietrichBy Robert DietrichUpdated: July 8, 2020 8:17 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Will new safety measures when returning to work at the office impact your paycheck or time at work?

Rights of Federal Employees Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.April 14, 2020 11:25 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is in effect now. These are some common questions and answers for federal employees surrounding the new law.

Alphabet Soup and FMLA Abuse

FedSmith.com author Robert DietrichBy Robert DietrichSeptember 30, 2019 11:18 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Supervisors must ensure compliance with FMLA law while also preventing leave abuse by employees. These are some tips to help navigate the process.

Did You Know that Federal Employees Can Request Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation?

By Eric PinesOctober 2, 2018 11:57 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Federal employees can request different types of leave as a reasonable accommodation. These are some of the scenarios and how they can protect your job.

Federal Employees’ Right to Use FMLA Leave

By Joanna FriedmanUpdated: May 7, 2018 10:56 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Book on table with pen and stethoscope open to a page that reads 'FMLA Family Medical Leave Act'

FMLA requires agencies to allow qualifying federal employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per calendar year for certain events.

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