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Is There a Limit  on the Annual  Leave Payout  at Retirement?

Is There a Limit on the Annual Leave Payout at Retirement?

Update: 2025-10-01
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Is there a cap on how much annual leave you can cash out when you retire?

In this episode of Federal Fact Check, Micah answers a critical question for federal employees: What happens to unused annual leave and sick leave at retirement?
You’ll learn:

 ✅ How much annual leave can you carry forward and cash out

 ✅ What makes sick leave different, and how it increases your pension

 ✅ Rare cases where employees may bank additional leave

 ✅ How to maximize the value of your benefits before you retire

Don’t leave money on the table. Watch now to get clarity on your FERS leave benefits!

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Is There a Limit  on the Annual  Leave Payout  at Retirement?

Is There a Limit on the Annual Leave Payout at Retirement?

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