Pay & Benefits
House Narrowly Passes Bill to Extend Feds’ Probationary Period
Largest federal employee union blasts plan to delay new workers' due process protections.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Participants Are Leaving Money on the Table, Fund Changes, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employees Unlikely to Receive Extra Time Off Around Christmas
Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Officials to Continue Studying a Potential Change in How Lifecycle Funds Are Invested
Proposed shift could offer increased returns, at a greater risk.
Oversight
Congress Returns With Less Than Two Weeks to Avoid a Shutdown
Diverging spending priorities could jeopardize Congress’ ability to meet a Dec. 8 deadline to keep agencies open.
Pay & Benefits
Keep These Documents Handy
A guide to the paperwork you may need when it comes time to file your retirement application.
Pay & Benefits
No Timeline Yet for Loosening of TSP Withdrawal Rules Under New Law
Officials must review literature, processes before making changes required by legislation enacted last week.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Panel Drops TSP Catch-Up Contribution Restrictions, A Blow to Pay Parity, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Senate Seeks Much Smaller Spending Cuts Than Trump and the House, at Some Agencies
Republicans approve some separation incentives but look to block others.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Appropriations Bill Leaves Pay Raise to Trump
No push for pay parity to match civilian increase with 2.4 percent bump for military members.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Signs TSP Modernization Act Into Law
Participants in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement program will have more options for managing their investments.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Sends Defense Authorization Bill, Military Pay Raise to Trump’s Desk
Military service members will see a 2.4 percent across-the-board pay increase in 2018, setting up debate over civilian pay parity.
Pay & Benefits
The Final Countdown: Filing the Papers
It’s that time of year, when many people are filling out the paperwork to apply for retirement.
Pay & Benefits
Tuition Discounts for Feds, a Tax Reform Update, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
The Senate Tax Proposal Could End Feds’ Catch-Up TSP Contributions
An amendment to tax reform legislation would restrict excess contributions to 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans.
Management
The EPA Is Taking Years to Resolve Discrimination and Harassment Cases
The agency is far from meeting its requirement to issue decisions within 60 days.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Withdraws Proposed Rule on Health Care Premiums for Some Feds
Proposal would have required employees on unpaid leave to continuing paying monthly premiums.
Pay & Benefits
State Department Confirms It Is Offering Buyouts to Entice 641 Employees to Leave
Tillerson’s controversial reorganization plan will require an 8 percent cut that cannot be reached through normal attrition.
Pay & Benefits