Management
USPS to Shutter 82 More Processing Plants in 2015
Employees could be reassigned to new locations.
Pay & Benefits
Government’s Publisher to Offer Buyouts, Early Outs to Employees This Fall
Agency wants to reduce its 1,850-person workforce by 5 percent between October and December.
Pay & Benefits
Capitol Police Suspend Three Supervisors for False Overtime Claims
The alleged misconduct is the latest in a string of controversies.
Pay & Benefits
Uncle Sam Could Soon Dip Into Your TSP to Recover Tax Debts
Rule aims to fix 'loophole' that benefited federal employees.
Pay & Benefits
Whistleblowing Can Also Put Pay and Benefits At Risk
VA nurse manager in New York was threatened with unpaid suspension after voicing concerns about patient care and retaliation.
Pay & Benefits
Not Ready to Retire? Not a Problem at NIH.
A federal program lets NIH retain experienced scientists and administrators who reach retirement age.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Administration Encourages Agencies to Talk About Mental Health
Push to support employee assistance programs is part of a larger effort to eliminate the stigma associated with seeking help.
Pay & Benefits
Managing Your Retirement Money
What to do with your Thrift Savings Plan funds when you leave government.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies, Congress Work to Ensure Government Isn’t Overpaying Employees
New interim rule reduces pay for contractors, while Congress looks to do the same for some civilians.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Allowing a 1 Percent Pay Raises Clears House Committee
Appropriations legislation does not prohibit a pay hike, meaning President Obama’s proposal could take effect.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Panel Backs Changing TSP Default Settings to More Lucrative Funds
The legislation would automatically enroll new federal employees in a more diverse, age-appropriate retirement fund.
Pay & Benefits
Abortion Funding for Peace Corps' Volunteers Advances With Republican Support
Bills eliminating the restriction passed in both House and Senate appropriations committees for the first time.
Pay & Benefits
1 Percent Pay Raise On Horizon for Feds Next Year
Legislation currently circulating in both chambers of Congress doesn’t prohibit the president’s recommended 2015 pay bump.
Pay & Benefits
White House Continues to Expand Benefits to Same-Sex Federal Couples
Obama administration looks to finalize gay feds and veterans’ access to benefits.
Pay & Benefits
White House Urges Agencies to Expand Telework, Other Workplace Flexibilities
President Obama wants the federal government to be a model for the American workforce.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Change TSP Default Settings to More Lucrative Funds
Senate panel on Wednesday will consider legislation that would automatically enroll new feds into one of the lifecyle funds.
Pay & Benefits
Most VA Senior Execs Rated Above Average on Performance Evaluations
Lawmakers at the latest VA hearing express anger, confusion over federal employee review and bonus system.
Defense
House Approves 1.8 Percent Military Pay Raise
The pay boost for 2015 is more than President Obama’s proposed 1 percent hike.
Pay & Benefits