Pay & Benefits

Federal Employee Advocates Renew Fight for Huge Pay Raise

Bill likely clearing the way for Obama’s proposed 1.6 percent raise has hit a speed bump.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Tells Feds Not to Panic After Brexit Vote Sends Markets Tumbling

Without mentioning England’s historic decision to leave the E.U., the Thrift Savings Plan board on Friday reminded enrollees that retirement planning is a long-term strategy.

Pay & Benefits

Next Shutdown, Feds Can Take Their Government Guns Home With Them

New law will allow certain federal employees to retain their firearms when they are furloughed.

Management

Senator Pushes For Action on VA Accountability Reforms

Legislation that would limit appeal rights of fired department senior executives has stalled.

Pay & Benefits

Defense Rolls Out Phased Retirement For Civilian Employees

The decision by the government’s largest department could prod other agencies into offering the nearly four-year-old benefit to eligible workers.

Pay & Benefits

Former TSA Executive’s Excessive Bonuses Prompt Inquiry Into SES Awards

Senate Democrat wants OPM data on cash awards for top career officials, after it is revealed that the former TSA exec earned $90,000 in bonuses over 13 months.

Management

Senate Moves to Change Vets’ Preference in Federal Hiring

Defense authorization bill conferees will have to decide whether to include the change in the final version of the legislation.

Management

Federal Contractor Guidance on Prohibiting LGBT Discrimination Arrives Amid Heated Congressional Debate

Rule implementing Obama executive order seeks to clarify new requirements and help contractors avoid sex and pay discrimination.

Management

Carter Proposes 'Huge' Pentagon Personnel System Overhaul

Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Thursday unveiled major proposals that would reform the military's "up or out" promotion system and allow civilian recruiters to bypass the traditional federal hiring process.

Management

Are So Many Feds Really That Exceptional?

GAO study finds that 61 percent of federal employees received top performance ratings in 2013.

Pay & Benefits

Panel Recommends New Pay and Benefits System for Much of VA Workforce

The VA’s largest agency should have more flexibility to hire, pay and discipline employees, according to a draft report from the Commission on Care.