Raises and salary increases are something that catches every employee's eye. Federal employees in particular have a lot of benefits available to them throughout their service. One of those benefits is Locality Pay, which provides an increase to your salary based on...
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is Amid a Hiring Emergency
Navigating the FEMA Employee Exodus: Understanding the Impact, New Legal Protections, and Available Resources The federal emergency management agency (FEMA) is losing employees at an alarming rate and has been since the pandemic. FEMA strives to make sure our country...
What Happens to Your Benefits if You Leave Federal Service?
People leave jobs all the time, for various reasons. Those who work in the federal government are no different. As with any job move, you must think about what will happen to your benefits, and if you’ll get to keep them. Federal employees have access to several...
How COLAs Affect Federal Disability Retirement
If you are a disabled federal employee receiving Federal Disability Retirement, you may be wondering if Cost-of-Living Adjustments or COLAs affect your annuity. The good news is that you will be able to receive cost-of-living adjustments after the first 12 months you...
6 Things U.S. Postal Workers Should Know About Federal Disability Retirement
If you are a U.S. Postal Worker struggling in your job due to a disability, you could be eligible for Federal Disability Retirement. This benefit is hidden in your federal retirement package, so many federal employees have no idea it exists. Federal Disability...
Can You Work in the Federal Government While on Federal Disability Retirement?
We get this question all the time, and the answer is a little complicated. Federal Disability Retirement is a benefit offered to federal employees who are unable to continue working because of a disability. If you are approved for Federal Disability Retirement, you...
Can Pre-Existing Conditions Qualify for Federal Disability Retirement?
If you have a pre-existing condition that is now affecting your ability to work, you may be wondering if you qualify for Federal Disability Retirement. The simple answer is yes, but there are a few caveats. The bulk of your case will focus on supportive medical...
Pros and Cons of Filing for Federal Disability Retirement
Federal Disability Retirement is a benefit that is available to Federal employees who become disabled. While it can be difficult to be approved for, Federal Disability Retirement offers many benefits that can make life much easier for those who become disabled. In...
MSPB Update: Full Quorum Restored!
Good news for federal employees who have been waiting years for an MSPB Petition for Review for your Federal Disability Retirement application, with a full quorum the MSPB is making headway on their immense backlog! The MSPB, whose goal is to promote an effective...
OPM Disability Retirement Deadlines You Don’t Want to Miss
For federal employees with disabilities, the process of retiring on OPM Disability Retirement can be daunting. There are a lot of deadlines and forms to submit, and if you miss one, it could mean you’ve lost your chance at this life-changing benefit. If you're not...
How To Protect Yourself During an Upcoming Recession
It's no secret that the economy is in a state of flux. Experts are predicting an upcoming recession, and no one knows what to expect. While the government typically remains stable during economic downturns, there are a lot of "what-ifs" up in the air, especially as a...
How Do You Qualify for Federal Disability Retirement in 2025?
We've updated this article to include the most up-to-date information on applying for FERS/OPM Federal Disability Retirement in 2025. If you're a federal employee who has a medical condition that prevents you from performing “useful and efficient” service in your...
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