Pay & Benefits
5 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Right Now
Federal employees need to be financially ready in case they’re affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Feds' Chances For a Bigger 2021 Pay Raise Wane, and a Renewed Push for Coronavirus Hazard Pay
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
TSP Officials Provide Update on CARES Act, New Lifecycle Funds
In just 16 days, more than 13,000 Thrift Savings Plan participants have taken advantage of a temporarily available withdrawal option offered as part of the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
5 Not-So-Fun Facts About Federal Retirement
A word to the wise about survivor benefits, taxes, insurance and more.
A Push to Get Feds More Help During the Coronavirus Pandemic
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Federal Pay is Way Off Track
The General Schedule system is unresponsive to labor market dynamics and agency staffing needs.
Trump Threatens Veto of Defense Policy Bill Over Base Names, Other Issues
The White House issued a formal veto threat of the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act just hours before lawmakers voted on the must-pass legislation.
OPM Moves to Implement Protections for Feds During Shutdowns
The 2020 Defense policy act included provisions ensuring federal workers would be able to change their insurance coverage due to a significant life event during a lapse in appropriations and protecting them from gaps in supplemental health care plans.
Burning Benefits Questions
A summertime Q&A featuring hot issues involving federal retirement benefits.
OPM Implements New Locality Pay Area, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Looking to Cut Costs, New USPS Leader Takes Aim at Overtime and Late Trips
Postal Service acknowledges some mail delays are likely, but says ultimately the system will be more efficient.
OPM Cancels Presidential Rank Awards, Citing Efforts to 'Reopen' Economy
The Trump administration in March had suspended nominations for this year’s iteration of the awards, which recognize federal executives’ contributions to public service.
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