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The Service Computation Date Comes in Five Flavors

By John StohlmanNov 19, 2014 1:48 PM | Updated: Aug 25, 2016 4:27 PM Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

There are potentially five different service computation dates that are used to determine your benefits as a federal employee with which you should be familiar. The author provides details about each one.

Reduction in Force vs. VSIP

By Robert F. BensonDec 16, 2012 2:19 PM Human Resources Leave a comment

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.

The Navy Ran This One The Right Way

By Ralph R. SmithJan 6, 2005 7:21 AM Human Resources Leave a comment

Does an employee have a right to the highest graded vacant job available when demoted because of a RIF action?