What are Federal Employees’ Union Rights?
When your agency announces a policy change or you’re called into what feels like a disciplinary meeting, understanding your union rights becomes suddenly vital. Understanding …
Collective Bargaining Agreements for Federal Employees
As a federal employee, your work life is governed by a carefully negotiated set of rules—your collective bargaining agreement. This article is designed for collective …
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) for Federal Employees
Receiving notification of a Performance Improvement Plan can feel like your federal career is suddenly at risk. That moment when your supervisor hands you …
How to Win an EEOC Complaint for Federal Employees
Facing an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint as a federal employee can be a daunting and stressful experience. The process is complex, and …
Is there a “Best” Age to Retire from the Federal Government?
As a federal employee approaching retirement, you’re facing one of the most important financial decisions of your career. When planning your retirement, determining the best age to …
What is Schedule F and What You Need to Know as a Federal Employee
The federal civil service system has traditionally classified positions into different “schedules” that determine hiring processes and job protections. Schedule F represented a major …
Social Security Benefits in Federal Employee Retirement
Understanding the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) FERS emerged in 1987 as the replacement for CSRS, reflecting the changing employment landscape where career-long federal …
What Is the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS)?
The Three Components of FERS What makes your FERS retirement unique is its three-tier structure that balances guaranteed income with personal investment opportunity. Think …
How Does the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) Work?
What Exactly Is the Federal Employee Retirement System? FERS provides financial security to federal employees after they’ve completed their government service. Unlike private-sector retirement options that …
Can You Lose Federal Retirement If You Are Fired?
If you’re at risk of losing your federal job or have already been fired, you might be concerned about your retirement benefits. What happens …
Federal Early Retirement: What You Need to Know
Eligibility requirements for federal early retirement Not everyone can simply decide to call it quits early. The federal government has set specific criteria that …
Handling a Federal Employee Complaint Against a Supervisor for Misconduct
Address Federal Supervisor Misconduct with Confidence Few things are more upsetting in the business world than supervisor misconduct. This is especially true when you …