Pay and Benefits Watch

 

What’s new in the federal compensation arena.


Family Matters
A new law extends relocation benefits to military spouses.

Support Network
Government rallies behind the families of victims in the Fort Hood attacks.

Pay Puzzle
Uncertainty over the federal pay raise has put the Federal Salary Council in an unusual position this year.

Growing Pains
Some Pentagon employees’ salaries increased so fast under NSPS that it will be difficult to find a place for them when they return to the General Schedule.

Leave With Pay
One idea floating around Washington recommends allowing federal employees to roll unused annual leave into their TSP accounts.