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BLM Provides Options to Employees Impacted by Agency Relocation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 15, 2019 10:48 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

BLM employees who were asked to relocate from the Washington office recently faced a decision deadline. The agency has detailed their remaining options.

When is the Best Date to Take SSA’s Early Out Retirement Offer?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeApril 10, 2019 3:49 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

SSA is offering some of its employees an “early out” on retirement. The author explains the best dates for these employees to plan their retirement.

NLRB Offering Early Retirement

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 21, 2018 11:53 AM Categories Agency News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The National Labor Relations Board has announced it will begin offering early retirement to some federal employees.

USDA Plans to Move Hundreds of Federal Employees Out of Washington, DC

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 12, 2018 3:03 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The Agriculture Department announced plans to move several hundred of its employees outside of Washington, DC.

Buy Out vs. Early Out – Which is Better?

By Alexis HongamenNovember 2, 2017 2:37 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Buy outs and early outs are two incentive programs offered to restructure the federal workforce. How can an employee determine which is better?

I Took EPA’s Buyout Offer; When Should I Leave?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAugust 2, 2017 12:28 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Q&A Leave a comment
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I took the EPA’s VERA/VSIP offer and am wondering when to set the effective date of my retirement.

Union Exec: EPA Has Sent Over 1,000 Buyout Notices to Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: July 24, 2017 3:16 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The EPA has sent buyout notices to over 1,000 agency employees according to a local AFGE executive.

Retirement Benefits When Leaving Federal Service

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeUpdated: July 17, 2017 9:13 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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What retirement benefits will you have available when you decide to retire from federal service? This is what you can expect.

What You Should Know (and Do) If Your Agency is Downsizing

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealJuly 6, 2017 3:39 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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If your agency is downsizing, there are important things you should know. The author provides answers to some common questions about a RIF, VERA, and VSIP.

Buyouts, Early Outs and Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 20, 2017 4:24 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

EPA is planning a reduction in its workforce. For some employees, this chain of events may offer new options for their future.

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