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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.Jul 15, 2020 9:47 AM | Updated: Jun 11, 2025 4:19 PM 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?

Coronavirus: Do Federal Employees Qualify for Emergency Paid Sick Leave?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 22, 2020 10:36 AM | Updated: May 6, 2020 7:37 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Book on a desk titled 'sick leave law' next to a stethoscope and prescription pad

The Office of Personnel Management has issued a memo outlining when federal employees can qualify for emergency paid sick leave due to the coronavirus.

What Happens to Your Unused Sick Leave in Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsApr 20, 2020 1:14 PM | Updated: May 1, 2020 1:40 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Words 'sick leave...' written on a small notepad on a desk next to used tissues, pills, a pen and a glass of water

Here is a summary of what happens to your unused sick leave in retirement.

Rights of Federal Employees Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Apr 14, 2020 11:25 AM | Updated: Apr 27, 2020 10:18 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Young businesswoman wearing a surgical face mask amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic while sitting at her desk in a corporate office writing on a note pad

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is in effect now. These are some common questions and answers for federal employees surrounding the new law.

House Democrats Unveil Coronavirus Stimulus Bill With Provisions for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 24, 2020 10:30 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 9:33 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

House Democrats have unveiled a coronavirus stimulus bill with a number of important provisions for federal employees.

Three Financial Benefits Available to Federal Employees

By Alexis HongamenNov 29, 2018 3:33 PM | Updated: Dec 9, 2018 7:52 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Group of golden eggs sitting inside of a bird's nest with a tag attached that reads 'retirement' depicting a solid retirement nest egg and long-term savings plan

Federal employees have unique benefits to help them save for retirement. The author discusses these as well as some other long-term wealth building advice.

New Law Will Give Some VA Federal Employees Additional Paid Leave

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 11, 2018 3:26 PM | Updated: Sep 18, 2018 7:33 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Booklet sitting on a desk labeled 'veteran benefits' in front of a computer keyboard with a pen lying next to it

A new law will provide disabled veterans in medical positions at the VA with additional paid leave to seek medical treatment.

3 Bad Days or 6 Lucky Numbers

FedSmith.com author Ann WertsBy Ann WertsJun 11, 2018 2:13 PM | Updated: Jan 10, 2022 1:10 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Series of bingo ping-pong balls each with a different number on them lined up against a solid white background

Do you know your lucky numbers for retirement? The author lists six important ones for federal employees in their retirement planning.

What’s the Impact of the [PROPOSED] FERS Benefit Cuts?

By Kelly MonroeFeb 18, 2018 6:34 PM | Updated: Feb 26, 2018 10:36 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Illustration showing a green banner labeled 'FERS benefits' being cut with scissors next to a thermometer labeled mild, moderate and severe

The White House’s 2019 budget outlined a number of proposed cuts to federal employees’ benefits. How much of an impact would these have on your retirement?

What Impact Does Sick Leave Have on the FERS Annuity Computation?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeFeb 14, 2018 1:57 PM | Updated: Feb 22, 2018 8:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
Close up young woman's hands using a calculator at a desk to make financial calculations while taking notes on a notepad

Because unused sick leave is used in the computation of my annuity, will it allow me to receive the 1.1% FERS computation factor?

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