Federal Personnel Guide, 2002 Edition

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 2002 Edition, now available on CD-ROM as well as in printed book form, is the most comprehensive ever, with the latest on pay ... benefits ... retirement ... and much more. Highlights: * Your take-home pay ? What you need to know about the 4.6% 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. Dozens of health plans have pulled out of FEHBP. The 2002 GUIDE includes an up-to-the-minute directory of who's left ? 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 ? plus many post-Sept. 11 changes that liberalize leave policies.* Other post-Sept. 11 changes including temporary federal jobs for employees who previously accepted buyouts ? emergency travel policies ? emergency absentee policies ? relief for families of terrorism victims ? and much more.* Divorce and remarriage ? answers to those difficult questions. * Retired military ? Veterans Preference and other advantages spelled out. * Disability ? whether you choose to work or to retire, we explain the sometimes-confusing rules. * Early outs ? why they may be easier to get in the future ... which agencies are offering them ... whether buyouts will be offered too. * Bigger better Postal Service chapter including pay tables. And that's not all. You'll discover comprehensive, up-to-date directories of federal agencies and departments, agency benefits officers, agency personnel officers, OPM e-mail addresses, federal websites, a new directory of lawyers who will represent you in grievance cases, and much much more. Plus -- the all-new CD-ROM edition includes personnel sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 31 standard forms, plus dozens of booklets, pamphlets, Q & As and other government-published source documents. The 2002 GUIDE is truly an ?employee handbook? for civilian federal and postal employees, helping you avoid the pitfalls and enjoy a more successful career and retirement. Order it NOW!Kenneth D. Whitehead is the author of 'Federal Personnel Guide, 2002 Edition', published 2002 under ISBN 9781881097105 and ISBN 1881097102.