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href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-5/section-1.aspx">Paid Time Off</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-5/section-2.aspx">Other Authorized Uses of Leave</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-5/section-3.aspx">Leave Sharing</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-5/section-4.aspx">Unpaid Leave</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-5/section-5.aspx">Federal Employee's Compensation Act (Worker's Compensation Benefits)</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-5/section-6.aspx">Disability Retirement vs. FECA Benefits</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-5/section-7.aspx">Unemployment Compensation</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-5/section-8.aspx">Medicare</a></li><li class=" last"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-5/pdf-download.aspx">Download This Chapter</a></li></ul></li><li class=""><a class="hasChild" href="javascript:void(0);">Chapter 6</a><ul><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-6/section-1.aspx">General TSP Rules and Procedures</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-6/section-2.aspx">TSP Investment Options and Fund Performance</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-6/section-3.aspx">TSP Loans and In-Service Withdrawals</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-6/section-4.aspx">Post-Service Withdrawals from TSP Accounts</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-6/section-5.aspx">Leaving Your Money in the TSP</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-6/section-6.aspx">Death Benefits</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-6/section-7.aspx">TSP Materials and Contacts</a></li><li class=" last"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-6/pdf-download.aspx">Download This Chapter</a></li></ul></li><li class=""><a class="hasChild" href="javascript:void(0);">Chapter 7</a><ul><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-7/section-1.aspx">Benefits Impact of Divorce</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-7/section-2.aspx">Impact on Retirement Benefits</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-7/section-3.aspx">Impact on Health Insurance Coverage</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-7/section-4.aspx">Impact on Life Insurance Coverage</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-7/section-5.aspx">Impact on Thrift Savings Plan Accounts</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-7/section-6.aspx">Garnishment for Child Support or Alimony</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-7/section-7.aspx">References</a></li><li class=" last"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-7/pdf-download.aspx">Download This Chapter</a></li></ul></li><li class=""><a class="hasChild" href="javascript:void(0);">Chapter 8</a><ul><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-8/section-1.aspx">Hiring and Placement</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-8/section-2.aspx">Work Scheduling</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-8/section-3.aspx">Evaluation and Advancement</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-8/section-4.aspx">General Employment Policies</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-8/section-5.aspx">Separation Before Retirement Eligibility</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-8/section-6.aspx">Labor-Management Relations</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-8/section-7.aspx">Alternative Personnel Practices</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-8/section-8.aspx">Veterans' Employment Benefits</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-8/section-9.aspx">Senior Executive Service</a></li><li class=" last"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-8/pdf-download.aspx">Download This Chapter</a></li></ul></li><li class=""><a class="hasChild" href="javascript:void(0);">Chapter 9</a><ul><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-9/section-1.aspx">Reductions in Force and Furloughs</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-9/section-2.aspx">Career Transition Assistance</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-9/section-3.aspx">Buyouts (Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments)</a></li><li class=" last"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-9/pdf-download.aspx">Download This Chapter</a></li></ul></li><li class=""><a class="hasChild" href="javascript:void(0);">Chapter 10</a><ul><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-10/section-1.aspx">Office of Personnel Management</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-10/section-2.aspx">Equal Employment Opportunity Commission</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-10/section-3.aspx">Merit Systems Protection Board</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-10/section-4.aspx">Office of Special Counsel</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-10/section-5.aspx">Office of Government Ethics</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-10/section-6.aspx">Federal Labor Relations Authority</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-10/section-7.aspx">Alternative Dispute Resolution and Settlements</a></li><li class=" last"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-10/pdf-download.aspx">Download This Chapter</a></li></ul></li><li class=""><a class="hasChild" href="javascript:void(0);">Chapter 11</a><ul><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-11/section-1.aspx">Federal Travel and Transportation Policies</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-11/section-2.aspx">Relocation Allowances</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-11/section-3.aspx">Travel and Relocation Payment Appeals</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-11/section-4.aspx">Per Diem</a></li><li class=" last"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-11/pdf-download.aspx">Download This Chapter</a></li></ul></li><li class=""><a class="hasChild" href="javascript:void(0);">Chapter 12</a><ul><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-12/section-1.aspx">Postal Organization</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-12/section-2.aspx">Unions and Employee Organizations</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-12/section-3.aspx">Postal Pay</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-12/section-4.aspx">Postal Employee Benefits</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-12/section-5.aspx">Workplace Policies</a></li><li class=" last"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-12/pdf-download.aspx">Download This Chapter</a></li></ul></li><li class=""><a class="hasChild" href="javascript:void(0);">Chapter 13</a><ul><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-13/section-1.aspx">Federal Employees Health Benefits Program</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-13/section-2.aspx">General Government Information</a></li><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-13/section-3.aspx">Union, Trade, and Professional Groups</a></li><li class=" last"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-13/pdf-download.aspx">Download This Chapter</a></li></ul></li><li class=" last"><a class="hasChild" href="javascript:void(0);">Chapter 14</a><ul><li class=""><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-14/section-1.aspx">Taxes</a></li><li class=""><a 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But our experts have tracked all of the important changes in legislation throughout the year to help our readers stay abreast of the developments. </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Every page of this book provides you with details on benefits such as dental and vision programs, long-term care options, hiring and transferring processes, promotions, and many other aspects of your federal career. It also is available in a web version that includes real-time updates. </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The Federal Employees Almanac owes its accuracy and comprehensiveness to the hard work and invaluable contributions of some of the top experts in the federal benefits and employment field. 1105 Media offers its special thanks to Reginald M. Jones, former director of retirement and insurance policy at the Office of Personnel Management, and all of our editors.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Don’t forget to visit the web version of the Almanac at FederalSoup.com, where you can also find topic-based Q&As, free interactive forums and the latest news. Subscribe to the website and register for the free forums today!</p> <p><a href="/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-1/pay.aspx">Chapter 1: Pay</a> </p> <p><a href="/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-2/insurance.aspx">Chapter 2: Insurance</a> </p> <p><a href="/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-3/retirement.aspx">Chapter 3: Retirement</a> </p> <p><a href="/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-4/post-retirement.aspx">Chapter 4: Post-Retirement</a> </p> <p><a href="/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-5/leave-and-other-benefits.aspx">Chapter 5: Leave and Other Benefits </a></p> <p><a href="/web/20201018222630/https://federalsoup.com/microsites/almanac/chapter-6/thrift-savings-plan.aspx">Chapter 6: Thrift Savings Plan</a> </p> <p><a 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