The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposed regulations to implement a law designed to protect the enhanced retirement benefits of federal first responders who suffer career-ending injuries and transfer into other federal positions.
Federal first responders — including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers — are covered by special retirement provisions. They contribute a higher percentage of their salary toward retirement and are generally required to retire earlier than other federal employees. Under current rules, however, those who are permanently injured on the job and move to a position outside the special retirement system can lose the enhanced retirement credit.
The proposed rule– published in the Federal Register– lays the groundwork for implementing the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act which would close that loophole.
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