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Ask Reg: Can I boost sick leave payout by retiring on my anniversary?
Does retiring on exactly the year mark allow you to max-out sick leave?
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.
Will I get paid for all the annual leave I have accrued at retirement?
"Use or lose" annual leave is the amount of accrued annual leave that is in excess of the employee's maximum annual leave limitation for carry over.
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How to navigate the world of paid vs unpaid federal internships
Not all federal internships are paid, so here's some advice on how to determine if one is before applying.
Christmas in June: Federal employees get extra leave in 2023
For the year ending Jan. 13, 2024, there will be 27 leave periods, one more than there are pay periods. which hasn't happened in more than a decade.
Will federal pay raise apply to my FERS lump sum annual leave payment?
Government employees receive a lump-sum payment for accumulated and accrued annual leave when they separate from federal service.
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Will I get paid for use-or-lose leave time when I retire?
"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
Is December the best month to retire?
Most people retire at a particular time for reasons other than maximizing their annuity and avoiding losing excess annual leave.
By Reg Jones
Biden urges agencies to support family leave for new employees
Biden’s announcement comes days before the 30-year anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.
What’s the best day of the year to retire?
Your annuity will be based on your "high-3," which is based on the average on your basic pay over 78 consecutive pay periods
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What happens to my unused annual leave when I separate?
As a rule, any payment will equal the pay you would have received had you stayed on the employment rolls until all the leave ran out.
By Reg Jones