Pay & Benefits
Back Pay Is On the Way
Federal employees this week will recover the pay they missed during the government shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Democrats: Leave Federal Employees Alone
Many pay and benefits issues could be on the table during renewed budget negotiations.
Nextgov
Could the HealthCare.gov Glitches Be Good for IT Recruiting?
Top tech pros may be looking for meaningful challenges.
Nextgov
Obamacare Deadline Glitch May Get Fixed
HHS is looking into extending health plan enrollment period.
Nextgov
The White House's 5-Month Plan for Obamacare
The president earlier this week sketched out the big picture. Here's the fine print.
Pay & Benefits
Government Shutdown Furloughs Delay Sequestration Furlough Appeals
The agency that handles adverse personnel actions was closed for 16 days.
Pay & Benefits
New Bill Would Protect Federal Retirees from Predatory Lenders
Legislation would target companies offering unfair ‘pension advances’ to veterans and former feds.
Pay & Benefits
Furloughed Feds Will Get Credit for Lost Leave
Back pay deal for employees also includes pay for Columbus Day holiday, which occurred during the government shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Who Received Unemployment During Shutdown Must Return Payments
Tens of thousands of federal employees filed for unemployment benefits while furloughed.
Pay & Benefits
Government Will Publish 2014 COLAs on Oct. 30
Next year’s cost-of-living adjustment for retirees is likely to be around 1.5 percent.
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Private-Sector IT Pros to See 5.6 Percent Average Pay Boost in 2014
Pay estimates could sting for fed tech workers just returning from furlough.
Management
Unions Warn of Low Morale, Retirement Wave Amid Continued Budget Uncertainty
'This could all happen again' in January, NTEU leader says.
Pay & Benefits
Uncle Sam: Feds Will Get Back Pay in Next Paycheck
Most government employees who missed pay during shutdown will be made whole by Oct. 25.
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Telework Now Offered by 88 Percent of Organizations
Mobility increasing at most workplaces, despite a few visible defectors, including HP, Best Buy and Yahoo!
Pay & Benefits
Shutdown Deal Allows 1 Percent Pay Raise in 2014
Congress, which agreed to freeze its own pay, can still block the increase.
Management
OMB to Agencies, Employees: Get Back to Business
Offices to open in a "prompt and orderly manner."
Oversight
Federal Employees Are Headed Back to Work Thursday
Those who were furloughed during the 16-day shutdown will get back pay.
Pay & Benefits
These Agencies Have the Most Feds Returning From Furlough
NSF, FCC and NASA were among the most furloughed.
Pay & Benefits
When Government Reopens, Agency Start Times Will Vary
OPM guidance tells furloughed employees to check media reports, allows agencies some flexibility.
Pay & Benefits