For federal employees planning retirement under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), one of the most discussed—and misunderstood—topics is the| FEDweek
Long-expected agency RIFs and reorganizations are starting to take shape with announcements by several agencies. A list of agencies has also now been| FEDweek
The Supreme Court's July 8 decision allowing federal agencies to resume mass layoffs has transformed what was a looming possibility into an immediate| FEDweek
With President Trump’s signature on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law. Federal employees should be relieved to know that| FEDweek
OPM has generally limited to 12 weeks the time an agency can put an employee on administrative leave for “workforce realignment purposes,” although that| FEDweek
The government’s main tools to boost turnover are early retirements, and buyout incentives. A third tool, the reduction-in-force, “RIF,” is ...More| FEDweek
Federal employees enjoy the benefit of having a retirement account called the TSP (Thrift Savings Plan). The TSP was created in 1987, starting with the G| FEDweek
Take advantage of opportunities and avoid mistakes with this new 2025 federal employees handbook. Covers: pay, benefits, workplace policies and more.| FEDweek
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