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The Slowest Times to Retire

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJuly 9, 2021 8:23 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

OPM is busier processing retirement applications at certain times of the year. This can increase how long it takes for you to start getting your pension.

OPM Retirement Backlog Grows in June

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 3, 2021 11:23 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the progression of the retirement claims backlog at OPM from October 2019 to June 2021

The OPM retirement backlog edged slightly higher in June 2021.

OPM Issues Pay and Leave Guidance for New Juneteenth Holiday

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 18, 2021 6:51 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM has issued pay and leave guidance for the new Juneteenth holiday for federal employees.

Juneteenth is a New Paid Holiday for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 17, 2021 11:36 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Federal employees have a new paid federal holiday this year for Juneteenth thanks to a bill that was signed into law today.

How Much Money is Left in the COVID Emergency Leave Fund?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: June 14, 2021 10:31 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

When the money runs out, emergency COVID leave for federal employees ends. How much money is left in the fund?

OPM Retirement Backlog Continues to Improve After Peaking in March

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 6, 2021 9:19 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the progression of OPM's retirement backlog from October 2019 to May 2021

The retirement backlog at OPM has been slowly improving over the last two months.

OPM Needs a Permanent Director Now

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealMay 26, 2021 9:07 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The author says that OPM is badly in need of a permanent director to lead the agency.

Special Enrollment Period Announced for FSAFEDS

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 20, 2021 4:07 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM has announced a one time special enrollment opportunity for federal employees to increase or decrease elections under FSAFEDS.

FERS Disability Retirement Law: Just Because OPM Says So, Doesn’t Make it So

By Robert McGillMay 17, 2021 2:44 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees filing for FERS disability retirement should expect a fair application review, but the author says this may not always happen.

Can Federal Employees Challenge a Within Grade Increase (WGI) Denial?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.May 10, 2021 2:05 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Can federal employees appeal a within grade increase (WGI) denial and what is the process for doing so?

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