Are VA Employees Federal Employees?
VA employees are part of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Under FERS, you are eligible for monthly retirement benefits after just five years of federal service. This retirement system is portable — if you leave federal employment, the Social Security component carries over to your new employment.
What payroll company does the VA use?
010408 DFAS
010408 DFAS, one of four e-Payroll providers, is VA’s designated payroll provider.
How does an employer verify military service?
The DD-214 is the most reliable documentation employers can secure and review regarding military discharge information. If using a background check provider, Form DD-214 is considered a record that falls under the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C.
What can be used as proof of employment?
Documents that could be used to prove employment or plans for employment include, but are not limited to: paycheck stubs, earnings and leave statements, W-2 forms, letters offering employment, or statements or affidavits (with the employer’s name and contact information) verifying an employment offer.
How do I access my VA employee email?
Select either Sign in with DS Logon or Sign in with My HealtheVet. Enter your existing DS Logon or My HealtheVet credentials to continue. The next page will notify you that an ID.me account will be created. Enter the email address you’d like to use for your ID.me account, and select Continue.
How do I contact VA payroll?
If you need speak to a customer service representative, please call 800-321-1080 or 216-522-5955 Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Do VA employees use MyPay?
Health and Human Services and Department of Veterans Affairs employees can enroll using MyPay.
How do I get my record of employment from a previous employer?
Getting your ROE There are two ways for your employer to give you your ROE. They can send your ROE to the government electronically. Your employer must send an electronic copy within 5 days of the end of the pay period in which you stopped working. If this happens, you don’t need a paper copy.