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When can I use PPL? Employees can only use paid parental leave during the 12-month period following the birth or placement of a new child. They can’t carry over unused parental leave, and they won’t […]

On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. As a result of the Supreme Court’s decision, the United States Office of Personnel Management […]

JFK Point of Contact – Supervisory Officer Nolan Snyder Nolan.Snyder@cbp.dhs.gov As you may know, many federal employees are thinking ahead and planning for retirement, especially during times of life-changing events. You may find that your […]

When Can I Retire? As an LEO employee, you are able to retire under the following early retirement provisions: Age 50 with 20 years of covered LEO services Any age with 25 years of covered LEO […]

The 2021 IRS annual limit for regular TSP contributions will remain at $19,500. If you are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS, FERS-RAE, or FERS-FRAE), you will lose valuable Agency Matching TSP contributions, if […]

Flexible Spending Accounts If you’re an employee who works for an Executive branch agency or an agency that has adopted the Federal Flexible Benefits Plan (“FedFlex”), you can elect to participate in the Federal Flexible […]

SAMBA – Employee Benevolent Fund All newly hired permanent full-time and part-time active employees have 60 days to enroll in the Special Agents Mutual Benefit Association (SAMBA), Employee Benevolent Fund (EBF).  This term life insurance policy provides an […]