Pay & Benefits
Sustained EPA Cuts Could Make Employees Eager for Buyouts
Agency lays out details of where it will try to cut jobs.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Introduce Major GI Bill Expansion
Legislation would remove time limit on benefits, expand reservists’ access to program.
Management
OPM to Implement Leave Changes for Agencies
New rules aim to limit the use of paid leave while an employee is investigated for misconduct.
Pay & Benefits
Weighing Your Life Insurance Options
Exploring alternatives to Federal Employees Group Life Insurance.
Pay & Benefits
House GOP Rejects Massive EPA, Interior Cuts While Approving Buyouts at Both Agencies
Agencies would still face less severe spending reductions.
Pay & Benefits
Would More Generous Buyouts Trigger Long-Rumored Retirement Wave?
Unions oppose potential first increase in VSIP cap since program’s inception.
Pay & Benefits
White House Wants to Increase Federal Employee Buyout Payments
The $25,000 maximum has not been updated since the practice was first authorized in 1993.
Pay & Benefits
Clearance Job Pay Drops, Protections for Vets at FAA, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Growth Slows in June
International stocks fall for the first time since November 2016.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Authorization Bill Looks to Boost Civilian Workforce
If the Pentagon does reduce staff, however, another provision would increase buyouts to $40,000.
Pay & Benefits
Two Medicare Questions You Need to Think About
Certain issues are particularly important for federal employees and retirees.
Pay & Benefits
House Panel Appears to Accept Trump's Proposed 1.9 Percent Civilian Pay Hike
Financial Services appropriations bill does not mention the raise, which would allow the president's plan to advance.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Administration Looks to Give Federal Employees Fewer Opioids
New rules will affect feds injured on the job.
Pay & Benefits
A Proposed Lawmaker Housing Stipend, a Demand for Answers on Long Term Care Premiums and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
House Republicans Express Concern With Trump's Proposed Federal Retirement Program Cuts
Nine Republicans say they are particularly troubled with idea of applying the cuts to current employees and retirees, not just future hires.
Pay & Benefits
IG: VA Employee Lied About Hours Worked, Collecting $100K in Unearned Wages
Researcher collected paychecks from the government and a university for the same hours of work.
Pay & Benefits
House Oversight Members Join Effort to Loosen TSP Withdrawal Restrictions
Companion to a Senate bill would allow participants in the retirement savings program more flexibility to manage their money.
Pay & Benefits