Pay systems -- Pay and compensation policies -- General employment and workplace policies -- Alternative personnel policies -- Employment restrictions -- Veteran's rights -- Workplace injuries and illnesses -- Downsizing and restructuring policies -- Appeal rights and procedures -- Leave and other forms of time off -- Travel, transportation, per diem and relocation allowances -- Federal employees health benefits program -- Federal employees' group life insurance program -- Federal long-term care insurance program -- Federal dental and vision insurance program -- Retirement -- The thrift savings plan -- Social Security -- Medicare -- Taxes.