OPMProposed Rule
Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees' Retirement System: Secondary Position Definitions
Labor & WorkplaceFinance & Banking
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Summary
This regulation clarifies how federal retirement benefits are calculated when government employees hold more than one job at the same time. The rule affects how much money federal workers receive in retirement and could change eligibility requirements for certain types of federal positions.
Key Points
- 1The regulation defines what counts as a 'secondary position' (a second job) for federal employees covered by the Civil Service Retirement System or Federal Employees' Retirement System
- 2It explains how retirement benefits will be calculated when federal employees work multiple government jobs simultaneously
- 3The rule may affect federal workers' eligibility to hold certain positions or their retirement pay amounts
- 4Federal agencies and employees have until March 7, 2026 to submit comments on whether this rule is fair and practical
- 5The final rule will likely take effect in 2026 and could impact tens of thousands of federal employees nationwide
Key Dates
Published
February 4, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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