Pay & Benefits

4 Women Who Shaped Modern Retirement

Stories of pioneers in creating the federal government’s retirement safety net, and reaping its benefits.

Pay & Benefits

The White House and OPM Say They Will ‘Address’ Salary History in Federal Hiring

Although the federal gender pay gap is much smaller than the disparity in the private sector, officials vowed to push to eliminate it altogether.

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The Labor Department Seeks to Update Prevailing Wage Regulations

Department officials said this is the “most comprehensive review” of a contractor construction wage law in 40 years.

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Ahuja Appoints Former OPM Director to Oversee the Federal Blue Collar Job Panel

Janice Lachance will chair an advisory committee governing the Federal Wage System, a pay scale that has long been criticized by employee groups for its outdated map of locality pay areas.

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Nearly All TSP Funds Have Fallen for a Second Straight Month

Only two of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program ended February in the black.

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Make a Plan to Save, and Watch Your Money Grow

Setting a goal and sticking to it is the path to a comfortable retirement.

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Lawmakers Urge the Labor Dept. to Expedite Workers Compensation Claims from Federal Firefighters

A bipartisan group of senators said federal wildland firefighters struggle to get medical treatments for work-related injuries paid for by the government.

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The VA Wants to Help Native American Vets Better Access Their Benefits

As of October 2021, there were about 160,000 American Indians/Native Hawaiians/Alaska Natives veterans nationwide, according to VA officials.

Pay & Benefits

Biden Is Reportedly Planning to Propose the Highest Pay Raise for Feds in 20 Years, at 4.6%

The proposal for a 2023 pay boost would be part of the president's budget request, which could be released next month.