Pay & Benefits
11.11.11 Edition
Eleven things federal employees who have served in the military should know.
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Anti-tobacco groups praise bill to ban smoking in federal buildings
California Democrat offered legislation after Obama declined to issue an executive order.
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Measure targeting workers comp benefits draws criticism
Unions oppose the proposal to reduce income of retirement-age FECA beneficiaries to no more than they would receive under a normal federal retirement plan.
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Life insurance premium changes on the way for some feds
Affected employees and retirees will see decreases or increases depending on their plans.
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FERS Fact Check
How much do federal employees contribute to their overall retirement benefits?
Oversight
Panel advances bipartisan postal reform bill
Committee members fail to reach consensus on an amendment to limit executive pay.
Oversight
Resume uploads to be next USAJobs focus, OPM says
Team will address ‘visibility’ issues on the redesigned website during the coming week.
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Budget expert forecasts more financial woes for the federal government
‘The country is going to need you more in the future,’ former congressional aide tells federal employees. ‘You’re just going to be needed; you’re not going to feel loved.’
Oversight
Merit board advises equal treatment for teleworkers and office employees
Assignments and expectations should be comparable for agencies to realize the full benefit of the work arrangement, report notes.
Defense
Report: Pentagon weighing base closures, military benefits in face of budget cuts
Options on the table include health insurance fee hikes and creating a commission to review retirement pay.
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OPM offers open season crash course
Series of webcasts is aimed at helping employees get up to speed on health insurance choices.
Oversight
Public-private pay gap widens
Washington and Miami are exceptions to the rule, according to latest statistics.
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So Many Choices
With open season right around the corner, it’s time to start considering health plan options.
Oversight
OPM responds to USAJobs complaints
Officials emphasize increased security and direct some blame on users.
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Whistleblower protection bill clears House oversight panel
Revived measure would expand coverage and create pilot program for nondefense contractor employees.
Oversight
House panel approves bill to shrink federal workforce
Oversight committee amends legislation to include contractors.
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Playing Defense
The issue of military compensation reform continues to percolate amid talk of Defense budget cuts.
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House approves bill giving flags to families of deceased federal employees
Civilian Service Recognition Act to honor public servants killed in the line of duty passes unanimously.
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Panel considers bill to shrink federal workforce through attrition
House committee is set to mark up Rep. Mick Mulvaney's measure to reduce government workforce by 10 percent over three years.
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