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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