Federal Personnel Guide 2003

Ever wonder why the Federal Government and the Postal Service don't publish employee handbooks for the millions of people who toil for them? Wonder no more. Such a book DOES exist - - and it does a better job than any government publication. It's the annual Federal Personnel Guide. The 2003 Edition, now available in both printed book form (ISBN 1-881097-11-0) and on CD-ROM (ISBN 1-881097-23-4), is the most comprehensive ever, with the latest on pay ... benefits ... retirement ... and much more. Highlights: * Homeland Security employment changes, including new buyouts and early-outs. * Your take-home pay. What you need to know about the 2003 pay raise. Full Locality Pay tables. High 3 tables to calculate your annuity - plus comprehensive Postal Service pay tables. * CSRS, FERS and Social Security developments ... 52 pages of text, tables, charts, and clear explanations. No one explains retirement better than the GUIDE - not even the so-called "retirement" publications. * Health insurance changes. The GUIDE includes an up-to-the-minute directory of health plans participating in FEHBP - complete with phone numbers, so you don't waste time trying to contact your insurer. * Leave demystified ... your rights in family emergencies ... blood or organ donations ... taking leave without jeopardizing retirement * Retired military - Veterans Preference and other advantages spelled out. * Disability - whether you choose to work or to retire, we explain the sometimes-confusing rules. * Bigger better Postal Service chapter including pay tables. * Directories of agencies, organizations, labor unions, associations, Inspectors General, HR offices, benefits officers, retirement officers, OPM e-mail addresses, lawyers who specialize in federal/postal employment matters * and MUCH more!Daniel, Lisa A. is the author of 'Federal Personnel Guide 2003' with ISBN 9781881097112 and ISBN 1881097110.