Q: I am a federal law enforcement agent covered under FERS. If I turn 57 at the end of January 20XX, can I work until the end of that year or do I have to retire at the end of the month when I turn 57? A: You will have to retire on the last day of the month in which you reach mandatory retirement age.
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Q: Can you please explain the process for deferred retirement under the Federal Employees Retirement System? If I decide to retire from federal government service early (with 25 or more years of service, but not the age) and defer retirement benefits, is the annuity when received not reduced? Also, if I move to another government system (e.g, state or local government), could I continue to receive my federal annuity when eligible at 56 years of age? A: Any employee leaving government before being eligible to retire can apply for a deferred retirement at a later date. If the employee has…