Pay & Benefits

After Years of Decline, Obama Admin Tries New Approach to Spur Feds’ Annual Giving

Obama signs order allowing feds to donate time to CFC, not just money.

Pay & Benefits

As Costs Go Up, Benefits Don’t Keep Pace

Tips for coping with rising health care premiums and low COLAs.

Pay & Benefits

Cost of Living Adjustment, Hurricane Relief and More

A weekly roundup of federal pay and benefits news.

Pay & Benefits

TRICARE Lowers Mental Health Care Co-Pays, Expands Treatment Options

This month retirees and dependents started paying $13 less per visit for outpatient care and substance abuse treatment.

Pay & Benefits

Why Agencies Should Better Use Data To Make Pay, Leave Decisions

OPM should do more to share payroll information, report says.

Pay & Benefits

Feds Still Lack Faith That Poor Performers Are Punished

Employees did, however, rate their leaders better on the latest viewpoint survey.

Pay & Benefits

Retirement Backlog Is Back Down

OPM processed roughly 2,000 more applications in September than in August, bringing the total number of applications in the queue to 15,146.

Pay & Benefits

New Rule Would Exclude Non-Manager Feds From Financial Disclosure Requirements

Proposal would implement regulations for 2012 personal financial reporting law.

Pay & Benefits

What Is the FERS Supplement Worth?

Estimating the value of this important benefit.

Pay & Benefits

Is It Too Late for Comprehensive Civil Service Reform?

HR experts suggest reformers tinker with the current system rather than attempt to create a new one.

Pay & Benefits

Higher Medicare Premiums, New Fertility Benefits, Back Pay Calculator and More

A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.

Pay & Benefits

A Last-Minute Push for Turning Feds Into At-Will Employees

Measure would also end official time and restrict pay raises.

Pay & Benefits

Here Are the Lawmakers With the Worst Records on Federal Employee Issues

Rankings also show stark differences on presidential ticket.

Pay & Benefits

September Sees Very Small Gains for Federal Retirement Investments

All but one of the funds in the TSP grew, but the biggest earner was only up 1.24 percent.

Management

Special Counsel’s Whistleblower Award-Winner Still Owed Pay from Army

Ft. Bragg infection control specialist was ostracized for exposing health violations.

Pay & Benefits

A Resignation at Yosemite Amid Sexual Harassment Reports

The national park’s superintendent resigned a week after a congressional hearing found widespread misconduct.

Pay & Benefits

Compare Premium Rate Changes for Every 2017 FEHBP Option

Chart shows price and changes for all health care offerings next year.

Pay & Benefits

Best Dates to Retire: Taking Your Leave

Accrual of annual leave is an important factor to consider in deciding when to move on.

Pay & Benefits

Insurance Premiums Go Up, Up, Up; Shutdown Scare Ends; and More

A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.

Pay & Benefits

Feds Will Pay 6.2 Percent More Toward Health Care Premiums in 2017

The government's contribution will rise 3.7 percent.