Thursday: November 18, 2004: 2:00 Eastern Standard Time
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SPECIAL NOTE FROM DON MACE, PUBLISHER, FEDWEEK
FEDWEEK'S 2005 FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HANDBOOK-
THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE
Dear Federal Employee,
Over the 30-plus years that I've been writing news for
federal employees I think I've seen just about all there
is to see when it comes to your federal pay and your benefits.
And I've seen, all too many times, how employees-even after
careers spanning decades-get nailed by laws or regs they just
didn't know anything about, and were at a loss as to how to
get themselves out of these administrative (and sometimes
legal) jams. And I've seen them lose money simply by not
knowing enough about their pay and benefits.
In short, they needed help.
So, I set about gathering pertinent laws and regs from all
over the federal government, interpreting them so they would
make sense to everyone, and then put them into a single
volume that employees can use to become fully aware of the
benefits they are entitled to (and should be receiving),
their job protections, and their often complicated
compensation systems. I named it, appropriately enough,
the Federal Employees Handbook. We have just published the
brand new 2004 version and it contains the absolute latest
critical information that affects you and your family.
Our 2005 Federal Employees Handbook is not a mere collection of
government handouts, dot com downloads or simple paste jobs;
it's thoughtful and written in plain-English-just for you-
by our veteran-team of federal experts that will keep you
out of trouble and make you aware of potential pitfalls-as
well as opportunities.
You know you're getting a top quality, well-written and
thoroughly researched publication when you see the
genuine "FEDweek" logo. Below is a more detailed look
at our New 2005 Federal Employees Handbook.
Please pass the word along to your colleagues and please
do read on.
As always, my best to you,
Don Mace
Publisher, FEDweek
Please Continue Reading or go to
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For 2005, the Federal Employees Handbook has been
completely revised and expanded and is still only $9.95!
Written by our veteran team of experts, the 2005 Federal
Employees Handbook contains the very latest critical
information on your federal pay and benefits and workplace
policies and will help you take full advantage of your
opportunities and avoid costly mistakes. Take a look at
just some of what's new for 2005 in this handbook:
Special personnel rules affecting the federal employees
becoming part of the new Department of Homeland Security
The correct procedures in case of terrorist attack or
other emergencies
The latest information the new Long-Term Care Program:
Eligibility, benefit choices, and premium considerations
The government's new "alternative" hiring authorities that
can affect current employees as well as outside applicants
What the new government-wide buyout and early out
authorities mean: when they will be offered, the restrictions
applying, and your chances of getting an offer
Situations in which it might make sense-or not-for you to
drop your FEHB coverage for Tricare or CHAMPVA coverage
New policies on keeping frequent traveler benefits
earned while on official travel for personal use
New policies on limitations of premium pay
Flexible spending accounts-who can use them, for what,
and how much they might be worth to you
The latest on pay flexibilities that agencies can use
to increase your pay apart from basic salary increases
The new hostile fire pay authority
Latest policies on building your Thrift Savings Plan
account through "catch-up" contributions
New requirements to allow employees to telecommute
TSP's new computer system
How to coordinate coverage under FEHB and Tricare
The latest on benefits such as student loans, childcare
subsidies and public transit subsidies that can put added
money in your pocket
The new authority for agencies to reimburse employees for
expenses needed for professional credentials
Policies that restrict the giving and acceptance of gifts
by federal employees
What the newly revised policies on premium pay could mean
to your work schedule and compensation
New policies on continued government-paid health insurance
for federally employed Reservists called to active duty
The latest on ethic rules, such as restrictions on giving
and acceptance of gifts by federal employees
An explanation of the little-publicized referral bonus
authority
An explanation of the relationship between FEHB and the
new federal long-term care insurance benefit
The latest on pay flexibilities that can put more money
in your pocket
And much more!
PLUS, COMPLETELY UPDATED INFORMATION ON:
Federal Pay Systems, Pay and Compensation Policies, Health
Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement, The Thrift Savings
Plan, Social Security, Medicare, Taxation of Federal
Benefits, General Employment and Workplace Rules,
Employment Restrictions, Veterans' Rights and Preference,
On-the-Job Injuries and Illnesses, Downsizing Policies,
Directory of Unions and Other Groups, Appealing Agency
Actions Against You, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Leave
and Other Forms of Time Off, Survivor Benefits
Travel, Transportation, Per Diem and Relocation Allowances,
And much, much more!
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