Pay & Benefits
The Government Can Keep Subsidizing Hill Staff's Obamacare--For Now
Judge throws out a lawsuit against the rule allowing subsidies to continue.
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HUD Hiring Blitz Attracts Vets, Minorities
The department is on track to make 1,000 hires by the end of fiscal 2014 with an eye on diversity.
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Senator Wants to Ensure People Who Retaliate Against VA Whistleblowers Get Fired
Employees who punish whistleblowers can currently get away with just a reprimand, senator says.
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House OKs Bill Allowing 1 Percent Pay Raise, Despite Obama Veto Threat
White House objects to cuts to IRS and its own staffers' salaries.
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OPM Announces More Flexibility for Dental and Vision Coverage
Next month certain employees will be able to enroll for benefits or switch plans outside of Open Season.
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TSP Officials Want You to Know the Consequences of Tapping Your Account for a Loan
Public service announcement looks at the costs and benefits of borrowing against retirement funds.
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Almost Everyone Agrees It’s Time to Overhaul the Federal Pay System
But the path forward remains unclear.
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House Approves Changing TSP Default Settings to More Lucrative Funds
Bill auto-enrolls new feds in more diverse fund, rather than the lower-yield government securities offering.
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Buyout Watch: Air Force and TSA Join the List
An inventory of the agencies that are cutting costs through buyouts or early retirements.
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Air Force to Offer Separation Incentives to Thousands of Civilians
If necessary, service will resort to layoffs to reach sequestration budget caps.
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TSA Offers Early Retirement to Workers
Eligible employees must leave agency by Dec. 31 to take advantage of the incentive.
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Too Many Senior Executives Receive Bonuses, Lawmakers Say
Advocates say pay must be high enough to incentivize qualified professionals to join the SES ranks.
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When to Seek Financial Help
Weighing whether to work with a professional adviser to manage your money.
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The Benefits Federal Employees Love Most
Retirement and health plans rate well; some other perks are drawing very little interest.
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Senators Want VA Wait List Manipulators to Give Back Their Bonuses
Federal employee advocates question legality, say process in place to ensure fairness.
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Lawmakers Pressure OPM to Begin Phased Retirement
Partial retirement became legal two years ago, but feds are still awaiting final guidance.
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OPM Reduces Retirement Backlog to Its Lowest Point in Years
Fewer feds are sending in claims and OPM is processing them more quickly.
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Progress on the Retirement Claims Backlog, In One Chart
The backlog fell 15 percent in June.
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