Pay & Benefits

Reconsidering the General Schedule

Lawmakers take another look at the 60-year-old federal pay system.

Tech

Airport Furloughs May Cause Flight Delays, FAA Says

Controllers idled by sequester; trade groups sue.

Tech

VA to Fast-Track Oldest Disability Claims

Vets waiting a year or longer for benefits will receive priority.

Pay & Benefits

IRS to Send Furlough Notices to All Employees on Monday

First of five no-pay days slated for May 24, union says.

Pay & Benefits

Senators to Pentagon: Let Services Avoid Furloughs If They Can

Lawmakers question Defense approach to apply unpaid leave across-the-board.

Pay & Benefits

Air Force Announces Civilian Reduction in Force

Move not related to sequestration; service hopes to realign employees, not let them go.

Oversight

Bill Aims to Give Agencies Furlough Flexibility

Legislation would exempt 'essential employees' from unpaid leave by following government shutdown guidance.

Oversight

GSA Appeals Official’s Reinstatement, But Restores His Pay

Agency challenges MSPB judge’s ruling overturning removal of Paul Prouty as fallout from Las Vegas conference scandal continues.

Oversight

House Rejects Bill That Would Allow Uncle Sam to Fire Federal Tax Cheats

Chamber passes measure prohibiting contracts with delinquent firms.

Pay & Benefits

Four Furlough Days at NOAA; Lawmaker Offers Budget Help

Dawn of storm season is a bad time to neglect Weather Service, Rep. Wolf says.

Management

Obama Budget Renews Effort to Cap Contractor Pay

Companies worry that covering a wider range of employees harms talent search.

Pay & Benefits

Obama's Other Job Doesn't Pay Like It Used To

This is the first year since he was elected that Obama has made more as a public servant than as an author.

Management

Memorial Remembers Feds Killed on the Job

Wall of Honor at OPM pays tribute to civilians across federal government.

Pay & Benefits

Defense May Reduce Furloughs Again as Navy Pushes to Eliminate Them

Forced unpaid leave could cost more than it saves, official says.

Oversight

Bill Would Extend MSPB Appeal Rights to 7,500 Postal Employees

Measure would help USPS and employees save on legal fees, lawmaker says.

Pay & Benefits

OPM Director Berry Bids Farewell to Employees

General Counsel Elaine Kaplan will take over as acting head of the agency next week.

Pay & Benefits

OPM Proposes Extending Fed Health Benefits to Same Sex Partners

The expansion is one of many FEHB changes suggested to lawmakers.

Pay & Benefits

Federal Unions Blast Obama Budget

Proposed 1 percent federal pay raise called weak, retirement changes criticized.

Pay & Benefits

Senior Execs and Their Employees Don’t See Eye-to-Eye on Promotions

Overall, SES members much happier with their jobs than rank-and-file feds.

Pay & Benefits

Military Health Care Reform Included in Obama’s Budget

Higher fees and new fees would be phased in over five years.