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Harris Federal Employee Law Firm Names New Partner

Harris Federal Employee Law Firm Names New Partner

Lexington, KY: Harris Federal Employee Law Firm is pleased to announce the promotion of Leah Bachmeyer Kille to the position of partner. Harris Federal is one of the nation’s leading federal employee benefits law firms, having successfully represented more than 8,000...

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5 Roadblocks Federal Employees Face When Applying for Disability Retirement

5 Roadblocks Federal Employees Face When Applying for Disability Retirement

There are many roadblocks that federal employees can encounter when applying for FERS Disability Retirement. We strive to ensure our clients have the strongest application possible to avoid any costly mistakes. A lack of a service deficiency, insufficient medical evidence, mistakes on forms, and not going through the reasonable accommodation process are common roadblocks we see.

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How to Solve Your Retirement Problems

How to Solve Your Retirement Problems

Wondering how to solve your retirement problems? Federal Disability Retirement is a long term benefit that secures your retirement! Federal Disability Retirement provides four main benefits; a secure monthly annuity, creditable years of service, health and life insurance, and the ability to work in the private sector. To qualify you must have a medical condition that is preventing you from performing your current job.

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What is Continuation of Pay and How Could It Benefit Me?

What is Continuation of Pay and How Could It Benefit Me?

Continuation of pay lasts for 45 calendar days and can provide you with income while you are waiting for your OWCP claim to be accepted. To qualify for continuation of pay you must have experienced a traumatic injury while on the job. If you are unable to return to full duty after your continuation of pay or OWCP runs out, you may qualify for Federal Disability Retirement.

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OPM Retirement Backlog Rising Again: What You Can Do

OPM Retirement Backlog Rising Again: What You Can Do

OPM Retirement Backlog has increased in July after making steady progress to reduce the backlog earlier this year. This backlog has also increased processing times in the month of July, however, year-to-date processing times have remained consistent.

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When Can I Retire from the Federal Government?

When Can I Retire from the Federal Government?

If you have been working in the federal government for a while you may be asking yourself, when can I retire? You’ve got a few options for an immediate retirement and an early retirement from the federal government. You’ll need to know your MRA or Minimum Retirement Age in order to decide which retirement option is best for you.

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CBP: Applying for Federal Disability Retirement

CBP: Applying for Federal Disability Retirement

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees can benefit greatly from Federal Disability Retirement. CBP employees are at a greater risk for injury or illness due to the hazardous and stressful nature of the job. CBP employees can apply for Federal Disability Retirement, retire early, receive a monthly annuity, AND additional creditable years of service for their retirement pension.

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Using Leave Can Support Your Disability Retirement

Using Leave Can Support Your Disability Retirement

Utilizing your sick and annual leave can help support your federal disability retirement application by showing an attendance deficiency. If you have run out of sick and annual leave, you may be able to use FMLA, LWOP, reasonable accommodations, or disability benefits. Federal Disability Retirement is an option if you can no longer fully perform your job.

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