5 Wins for Federal Employees in Social Security Fairness Act

Social Security Fairness Act eliminating cuts in Social Security: how will it affect your pension?
The Social Security Fairness Act, enacted on January 5, 2025, marks a pivotal change for public servants by abolishing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).
What’s next for first responders after the passing of the Social Security Fairness Act
It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare
Five Wins for Federal Employees in the Social Security Fairness Act
This is part one of a three-part series about making the most of the changes in Social Security benefits for federal employees brought about by the new Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA). Part two arrives on Saturday,
They fought for the Social Security Fairness Act. Now they're waiting to see benefit increases
A new law put into effect in January will provide higher Social Security benefits to more than 3.2 million individuals who also have pension income.
Asking Yourself ‘Now What?’ After Seeing The Social Security Fairness Act?
The Social Security Agency at this point does not have a specific timeframe as to when benefits will be adjusted.
Social Security Fairness Act Benefits: By how much may a person's monthly payment increase?
Millions of Americans have secured a significant financial victory thanks to new legislation that enhances their Social Security benefits but how much will the monthly payment incr
Congressman Cuellar speaks on Social Security Fairness Act
If you are a retired teacher, firefighter, police officer or public worker, you could be seeing an increase in your social security check soon.
Why benefit increases prompted by the Social Security Fairness Act may be difficult to implement
A new law will provide Social Security benefit increases for more than 3.2 million individuals. Yet it may take more than a year before some see the money.
Congress Increases Social Security Benefits For Some State And Local Government Employees
The Social Security Fairness Act retroactively reverses some 1983 reforms and increases benefits for some retired state and local government employees.
Social Security Fairness Act increases benefits
C ongress passed the Social Security Fairness Act in late 2024, which was signed into law by the President in early January 2025. The new law repeals two provisions from the 1983
Tennessee's fight over unpaid time off for abortions gets second chance in court
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Lawsuit filed by 17 states against abortion accommodations in the workplace can proceed
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8th Circuit allows states’ lawsuit over EEOC abortion accommodation rule to continue
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Pressure builds to implement Social Security Fairness Act from lawmakers like Clay Higgins
Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins believes the Trump administration can expedite implementation of Social Security Fairness ...
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Lumbee Tribal Chairman Lowery visits U.S. legislators in Washington, D.C. over Lumbee Fairness Act
Lumbee Tribal Chairman John Lowery spent several days last week visiting members of Congress, who will be instrumental in passage of the Lumbee Fairness Act.
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RUSA passes act, removes student fee allocation split
Last week, the Rutgers University Student Assembly overwhelmingly passed the Transparency and Fairness Act (TAFA), which ...
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Artists lobby Congress to support American Music Fairness Act
Discover why artists like Boyz II Men support the American Music Fairness Act in their fight for fair pay from radio ...