Pay & Benefits
Congress’ Big Plans for Federal Service, Locality Pay Loophole and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Obama's Track Record on Federal Pay and Benefits
The economic recession, Congress and the president’s desire to make government a model employer significantly affected employee compensation and other benefits over the past eight years.
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Oversight Chairman Promises Sweeping Changes to Feds’ Retirement, Job Security
Democrats vow to "resist" and "fight back."
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VHA Failed To Recoup Nearly $800K in Employee Recruitment and Relocation Debt in Fiscal 2014
Watchdog dings Veterans Affairs for poor oversight of financial incentives to attract and keep top workers.
Pay & Benefits
At-Will Employment, Workforce Cuts and Other Bills From Congress’ First Week
A look at measures federal employees should keep an eye on.
Pay & Benefits
New Rules for Juggling Telework and Childcare, Mileage Rate Cuts, FEHB Access and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Republicans Expected to Reduce Feds’ Pensions, Outsource More Work
A look at what federal employees should expect from the 115th Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Most Calif. National Guard Soldiers Won't Have to Repay Improper Bonuses
Pentagon official expects “vast majority” of 17,500 cases involving improper reenlistment bonuses will be dismissed before review’s July 1 deadline.
Pay & Benefits
House Makes It Easier to Cut Federal Employees' Pay, Slash Workforce
Reinstated rule allows compensation cuts through appropriations process.
Pay & Benefits
2017 Pay Tables for Federal Employees Are Out
Obama directed a 2.1 percent pay boost for federal civilian employees in 2017, but the actual amount of an employee’s pay raise depends on various factors.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Retirement Funds Finish 2016 Strong
All of the investment options in the TSP were in the black for December.
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Obama Makes Next Year’s 2.1 Percent Pay Raise Official
Executive order implements a 1 percent across-the-board boost and 1.1 percent in locality-based hikes.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Administration Makes Long-Desired Change to Postal Service Pensions
USPS advocates have said the reform would prevent agency overpayments.
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Last-Minute Retirement Tips
Some things to think about before filling out your paperwork.
Pay & Benefits
VA Bonus Dustup, Trump’s Government ‘Accountability’ Play and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Oversight
New Leadership at VA Committees, But Likely Same Priorities
Lawmakers in the next Congress are expected to keep focus on improving vets’ access to health care and stronger employee accountability.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Agent Accepts New Localities, Rejects Giving Others Bigger Adjustments
Labor, OMB and OPM leaders make final recommendations for 2018.
Pay & Benefits
NASA, Defense Boast the Most 2016 Presidential Rank Award Winners
List of winners includes thirty-six recipients of the government’s highest award for excellence in civil service.
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