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