Chris Kowalik unpacks 22 topics to help federal employees navigate the RIF, including:
- Comparing the downsizing tools agencies can use
- Identifying the available pension and benefits options
- Evaluating the effects of taking various offers
- Highlighting 12 things every employee should do today
Part 1: Introducing the RIF Training Series
Part 2: Lessons Learned from Deferred Resignation Offer
Part 3: Am I at Risk of Being RIF’ed?
Part 4: 12 Things Every Federal Employee Should Do NOW
Part 6: Comparing a “Reduction-in-Force” and the “Deferred Resignation”
Part 7: Will I Lose My Pension if I’m RIF’ed?
Part 8: What if I am Already Eligible to Retire?
Part 10: What if I Have Less than 5 Years of Federal Service
Part 11: Can I Volunteer for a RIF?
Part 12: Is it Better to Quit Before I’m RIF’ed?
Part 13: Will I Get Severance Pay and How is it Calculated?
Part 14: Are Cash Payments (VSIPs) Being Offered?
Part 15: Can I File for Unemployment?
Part 16: Will I Lose My Annual Leave and Sick Leave?
Part 17: What Happens if I Want to Return to Federal Service Later?
Part 18: Will I Get a Different Pension Calculation (and When)?
Part 19: Will I Still Get the FERS Supplement (and When)?
Part 20: Will I Get to Keep My Government Insurance (FEHB, FEGLI, FLTCIP & FEDVIP)?
Part 21: What Should I Know if I’m a Military Veteran?
Part 22: How Can I Access My Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)?