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Federal workers, both Democrat and Republican, eager to vote this fall
Past behavior shows this population will show up big at the polls. How feds will vote is less clear.
From pancakes to pizza, Veterans Day deals can save you some dough
Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans.
By Karen Jowers
Most young vets think it’s time to retire ‘Thank you for your service’
Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches.
By Jon Simkins
Veterans Day is on Saturday this year. Do fed employees get a day off?
This year, the 11th falls on a Saturday, which means the rules change — slightly — to give federal employees paid time off.
When does federal leave year end, and is that the best day to retire?
The federal leave year begins on the first day of the first full biweekly pay period in a calendar year.
By Reg Jones
What is Indigenous Peoples Day? Is it a federal holiday?
It is typically observed on the second Monday in October, the same day as Columbus Day.
By Hallie Golden and Christine Fernando
Is Columbus Day a federal holiday for government workers?
At least 12 states and many cities have formally designated the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Is the best day to retire for a CSRS enrollee different than FERS?
Both CSRS and FERS employees need to retire before the end of the leave year to be paid for all their accumulated leave.
By Reg Jones
What’s the best day to retire so that I receive all my accrued leave?
"Use or lose" annual leave is the amount of annual leave that is in excess of the employee's applicable annual leave ceiling.
By Reg Jones