Wednesday, October 13, 2004 2005 Federal Handbook Publication Announcement ***********************************************************
To: All Federal Employees, Managers, and Postal Workers (Also Available for Bulk Agency Distribution at Discounted Rates) http://fedweek.sparklist.com/t/294959597/821890/1/0/ Dear FEDweek Reader: For 2005, the Federal Employees Handbook has been completely revised and expanded in an all-new easier to read two-column format while still keeping the size of the book and cost down to $9.95! This has been the federal government�s number one selling reference tool for the past 7 years and we�re proud to announce that the 2005 version has been published! As you may know, there's a lot of information available to federal employees in the form of downloads and sometimes brochures or pamphlets, but most often they can fall woefully short in many areas. FEDweek steps in and fills the void where the federal government and others leave off, adding to and "translating" official language to make it easier to understand and to use. 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. It has brand new sections on the latest Federal Employment and Benefit Policies, Including: All New in The 2005 Federal Employees Handbook: A close look at the new personnel authorities for the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security�their pay, performance evaluation, hiring, disciplinary and other procedures that mean huge changes in work life for employees working there and possible precedents for other agencies The latest on contracting-out policies and how they might threaten your job New hiring authorities that could affect your promotional potential, including how veterans preference comes into play New leave benefits for employees called to active military duty The latest on what happens to your benefits if you separate before retirement eligibility New loan and other policies at the Thrift Savings Plan How you might qualify for a payment from the �human capital performance fund� Guidance on what will be expected of you in emergency situations Latest policies and figures on health, life and long-term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, federal retirement, Social Security and other benefits Also Included in This Valuable Flagship Handbook: The new "premium conversion" tax break under FEHB How federal employees can use the Career Intern Program Government payments for liability insurance Public transit subsidies for federal workers Ways agencies can pay you more money How the government can help you pay off your student loans Allowable use of computers and other office equipment for personal purposes Hours of work for official travel Allowable reimbursement for travel from non-federal sources Latest information on leave policies, including eligibility for lump-sum payments for annual leave, alternative uses of sick leave and new rules on military leave for federally employed Reservists How the new "retirement errors" correction law can affect your benefits Eligibility, benefit choices, and premium considerations under the imminent federal long-term care program. How to file employment-related financial claims against the government New requirements to allow employees to work off-site, including from their homes! Brand new TSP investment options and rules AND COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED FOR 2005: 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! �This 2005 Federal Employees Handbook is an essential reference guide you can�t afford to be without whether you are a federal employee, federal manager or executive or postal worker�. Don Mace Publisher, FEDweek How to Get Your 2005 Federal Employees Handbook for Your or Your Agency http://fedweek.sparklist.com/t/294959597/821890/1/0/ *********************************************************** Go to http://fedweek.sparklist.com/t/294959597/821890/1/0/ to order online or see below for other ways to order. The Cost of The 2005 Federal Employees Handbook is still only $9.95 with dramatic discounts for agency or library bulk orders and here are the ways to order it: Place Your Secure Order Online With Credit Card http://fedweek.sparklist.com/t/294959597/821890/1/0/ Call or toll-free order line (888) 333-9335. We have FEDweek Team Members ready to take your order 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. By Mail Send $13.95 ($9.95 plus $4) to FEDweek, PO Box 5519, Glen Allen, VA 23058 *********************************************************** Published by FEDweek LLC 11541 Nuckols Rd. 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