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For decades, the nation’s public sector workers have borne the quiet indignity of reduced Social Security benefits. Arcane rules like the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) slashed their Social Security checks. All that changed on January 5, 2025 when the current administration signed the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) into law. The result? Social Security Fairness Act checks are already rolling out with retroactive payments due by late March. In addition, Social Security Fairness Acts benefits increase set for April 2025 will kick in soon. For retirees, it’s a win worth celebrating. For HR professionals, it’s