Can I use sick leave to qualify for FERS bonus?If you retire with at age 62 (or older) and with at least 20 years of creditable service – your pension gets a 10% bonus.By Reg Jones6 months ago
How do I get retirement credit for active duty service?Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.By Reg Jones18 months ago
Most feds get New Year’s Eve off in 2021Federal holidays that fall on weekends generally create an 'in lieu of' holiday the day before or after they occur.By Jessie Bur2 years ago
Sammies honors 20 years of outstanding fedsFederal employees were recognized for their work in COVID-19 response, housing programs, 3D printing technology and more projects that served the public good at the 2021 Sammies.By Jessie Bur2 years ago
Team that investigates forced labor wins federal service medalMembers of the public cast 113,000 votes welect a team from Customs and Border Protection to receive the 2021 Samuel J. Heyman People's Choice award.By Jessie Bur3 years ago
Biden: Federal employee awards highlight ‘noble’ public servicePresident Joe Biden said that he hopes the Sammies awards will inspire more people to get into public service.By Jessie Bur3 years ago