http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/Key developments in the world of federal employee benefits: health, pay, and much more.en-usThu, 24 May 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/05/beware-summer-fridays/55899/Slipping out early makes employees easy targets; concerns over TSP measures eased.Amanda PalleschiThu, 24 May 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/05/beware-summer-fridays/55899/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/05/defensive-positions/55775/Pay and benefits top the list of worries for military families, according to survey.Kellie LunneyThu, 17 May 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/05/defensive-positions/55775/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits WatchDefense Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/05/can-part-time-retirement-save-usps/55662/A little-known rule already on the books could help the cash-strapped agency save big.Amanda PalleschiThu, 10 May 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/05/can-part-time-retirement-save-usps/55662/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits WatchFlickr user smohundrohttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/05/revved-about-transit-parity/55554/Bills to bring mass transportation benefits in line with those for driving could be gaining momentum. Brittany Ballenstedt and Amanda PalleschiThu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/05/revved-about-transit-parity/55554/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits WatchKzenon / Shutterstock.com http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/04/one-reason-rethink-your-next-vacation/55400/Legislation lets feds invest unused leave in their Thrift Savings Plan accounts. Amanda PalleschiThu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/04/one-reason-rethink-your-next-vacation/55400/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/04/roth-delays-perspective/41828/At least three-fifths of federal workers won’t be able to enroll on the May 7 launch date for the new TSP option.Kellie LunneyThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/04/roth-delays-perspective/41828/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits WatchFlorence McGinn/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/04/fantasy-tsp/41750/Mastering your retirement plan.Amanda PalleschiThu, 12 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/04/fantasy-tsp/41750/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits WatchYankees infielder Alex RodriguezKathy Willens/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/04/fed-travel-and/41683/Despite its extravagant Las Vegas conference, GSA sets travel requirements for feds.Amanda PalleschiThu, 05 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/04/fed-travel-and/41683/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits WatchPhotoXpresshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/03/retirement-and-marriage/41606/TSP’s Roth offering, getting out of TSP and DOMA.Amanda PalleschiThu, 29 Mar 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/03/retirement-and-marriage/41606/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/03/hiring-freeze-chills-long-term-fed-temps/41534/Amanda PalleschiThu, 22 Mar 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/03/hiring-freeze-chills-long-term-fed-temps/41534/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/03/pay-and-benefits-bills-where-do-they-stand/41469/It’s hard to keep all the recent legislative proposals affecting federal employees straight. Amanda PalleschiThu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/03/pay-and-benefits-bills-where-do-they-stand/41469/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/03/tricare-reshuffle/41407/Amanda PalleschiThu, 08 Mar 2012 02:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/03/tricare-reshuffle/41407/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/03/doma-still-dogs-domestic-partners-feds/41348/District court ruling isn’t enough to force the federal government to offer same-sex couples health benefits -- yet. Amanda PalleschiThu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/03/doma-still-dogs-domestic-partners-feds/41348/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/02/tale-two-federal-compensation-proposals/41263/The debate is far from over.Amanda PalleschiThu, 23 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/02/tale-two-federal-compensation-proposals/41263/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/02/military-vs-civilian-pay/41218/Comparing total compensation between service member and civilians is no simple task.Amanda PalleschiThu, 16 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/02/military-vs-civilian-pay/41218/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/02/pay-and-benefits-roundup/41142/A look at the most recent legislative proposals targeting federal compensation.Kellie LunneyThu, 09 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/02/pay-and-benefits-roundup/41142/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/02/hiring-help/41066/Job fairs are a step toward meeting the challenge of bringing more veterans on board.Amanda PalleschiThu, 02 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/02/hiring-help/41066/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/01/411-on-401k/40952/The TSP board will release more information on the Roth option next week.Amanda Palleschi and Kellie LunneyThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/01/411-on-401k/40952/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/01/retirement-plan/40859/OPM unveils a new strategy to expedite retirement claims.Kellie LunneyWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/01/retirement-plan/40859/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/01/less-than-1-percent/35813/A proposed pay raise in 2013 isn’t generating much enthusiasm among the federal workforce.Kellie LunneyThu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/01/less-than-1-percent/35813/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/01/on-defense/35764/Pay and benefits talk returns in Washington and this time it’s focused on the military.Kellie LunneyThu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2012/01/on-defense/35764/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits WatchDefense Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2011/12/calculating-pay/35694/A new online calculator helps feds to do their own math.Kellie LunneyThu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2011/12/calculating-pay/35694/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2011/12/holi-daze/35637/Will President Obama let federal employees leave work early for Christmas?Kellie LunneyThu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2011/12/holi-daze/35637/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2011/12/freeze-fears/35568/The debate over federal pay and benefits intensified this week.Kellie LunneyThu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2011/12/freeze-fears/35568/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watchhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2011/12/it-could-get-worse/35526/Federal pay and benefits face a fate worse than anything that could have come from the super committee.Kellie LunneyThu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2011/12/it-could-get-worse/35526/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits Watch