Congratulations on your employment with the Southern District of Ohio! Below are the necessary forms we need to process your new appointment. Please begin by reading the Welcome Letter, as it contains useful information and will assist you in completing the forms. Email ohsdml_HR@ohsd.uscourts.gov if you have questions about completing the forms. Please email the forms in PDF format to the email address above by the date referenced in the welcome email that you received.
Please be aware that all new appointments are subject to passing an FBI Background Check – You will be fingerprinted on your first day.
Complete Prior to Start Date
Welcome Letter
Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification - Please bring required forms of ID
AO78B - Voluntary Self Identification Form
Form W-4
City Tax/Local Tax Form
Ohio Local School District Withholding Authorization
*Link to Ohio District Tax Finder
Ohio State Withholding Form
Indiana State Withholding Form
Kentucky State Withholding Form
Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form
Emergency Contact Sheet
Fingerprinting Information Form
Statement of Prior Service
Prior Service Questionnaire
Designation of Beneficiary Form – Unpaid Compensation of Deceased Civilian Employee
Designation of Beneficiary - Federal Employees Retirement System
Designation of Beneficiary – FEGLI
Policies – Please Sign and Return Signature Pages within 30 Days of Employment
Employee Recognition Policy
Employee Recognition Policy Signature
Public Disclosure of Human Resources Information Policy
Public Disclosure of Human Resources Information Policy Signature Page
Code of Conduct for Judicial Employee’s
Code of Conduct Signature Page
Your Employee Rights and How to Report Wrongful Conduct
Employee Dispute Resolution Plan Signature Page
Adverse Action Plan
Adverse Action Plan Signature Page
Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
Equal Employment Opportunity Plan Signature Page
Grievance Plan
Grievance Plan Signature Page
Outside Employment Policy
Outside Employment Signature Page
Telework Policy
Telework Signature Page
Professional Liability Policy
Professional Liability Policy Signature Page
Benefits Videos (Video’s Only Accessible Through Court Computer)
An Introduction to the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI)
An Introduction to the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
An Introduction to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB)
An Introduction to the Flexible Benefit Program
An Introduction to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
You Have 60 Days to Elect These Benefits:
Healthcare
Life Insurance - FEGLI
Dental and Vision
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) – You May Stop or Change Your Election at Any Time:
Summary of the Thrift Savings Plan
TSP New Hire Welcome Guide
Booklets and Supplemental Information:
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Overview
Federal Judiciary Benefits Overview Booklet
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Booklet (FEGLI)
Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Booklet
Healthcare Reimbursement Account Overview booklet
The Federal Judiciary Flexible Benefit Program
Links and Supplemental Information:
Health Coverage Comparison Tool
Dental and Vision Comparison Tool
FEGLI Calculator
TSP Calculator
Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Link to Ohio School District Tax Finder
Type of Appointment and Benefits Chart
Miscellaneous Information:
2024 Leave Accrual Chart
Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Service
United States Courts Pay Tables
2024 Biweekly Pay Calendar and Holidays
Retirement Credit for Prior Civilian Service
Public Transit Subsidy Voucher for Quarterly Reimbursement
Commuter Benefit Program
Military Deposit Instructions
Military Service Credit