Pay & Benefits
TSP Struggles in June
The international fund took the biggest hit, but four of the TSP’s offerings made modest gains.
Pay & Benefits
SES Performance Award Spending Cap Will Increase to 7.5 Percent in October
The change is part of a series of Obama administration reforms to improve the Senior Executive Service.
Pay & Benefits
Why It Pays to Keep Your Own Records
A cautionary tale about documenting your service, and doing some pre-retirement tax planning.
Pay & Benefits
Benefit Blackout, Veterans' Preference, a Bonus Ban and More
Feds will want to watch upcoming appropriations debate.
Pay & Benefits
Members of Congress Really Seem to Like the TSP
Lawmakers put forward yet another proposal to create a retirement account for American workers modeled after feds' Thrift Savings Plan.
Management
Senator Wants to Know More About Homeland Security's Use of Paid Leave
Grassley asks Johnson for data on such issues as medical conditions, threats to staff.
Pay & Benefits
Unsurprisingly, TSP Funds Are In the Red After Brexit
The final returns for a volatile June will be available on July 1.
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
Comparing Your Income Before and After Retirement
How what you can expect to receive stacks up against what you make now.
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.
Pay & Benefits
Momentum on Phased Retirement, Scrutiny of Senior Exec Bonuses and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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
Ballparking Your Retirement Benefit
A quick guide to estimating your retirement income.
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.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Raise Action, Higher Ed Discounts, TRICARE Flexibility and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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.
Pay & Benefits