Pay & Benefits
Democratic Senators Renew Push for Contractors to Receive Shutdown Back Pay
The House previously approved a similar measure, but the White House opposed it.
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TSP Board Revisits Decision to Broaden International Fund
A bipartisan group of senators has been urging officials to reconsider the decision to allow investments in Chinese companies.
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Personnel Agency Demands Data on Use of Union Official Time, Telework
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One Agency Finds a Way to Provide Paid Parental Leave, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Advocates: Congress 'Very Close' to Passing Paid Family Leave for Feds
Union officials and members are hopeful a Defense policy bill provision providing 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child and other medical issues will make it into law.
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Federal Retirees Will Get 1.6% COLA in 2020
Although less than last year, a consumer price index increase of less than 2% means the vast majority of former federal workers will see the same increase to their defined benefit pensions.
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White House Official Said Feds Don't Care About Pay, HR Officials Disagreed
"Nothing says thank you like cash," one agency leader says.
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OPM Promotes Work-Life Balance, Retirements Decline, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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With Go Ahead from OPM, Agencies Press Forward With Efforts to Cripple Federal Unions
Unions likely to face evictions, severe restrictions on official time.
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It’s Time to Start Thinking About Health Insurance Open Season
It’ll get here quicker than you think.
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Warren Promises to Pay Federal Employees During Shutdowns If She Becomes President
Democratic candidate's plan also calls for reversing President Trump’s executive orders "attacking" the federal workforce.
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A Close Call for Paid Parental Leave, a Chance to Share Your Views on Benefits and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Feds Will Pay 5.6% More Toward Health Care Premiums Next Year
OPM adds two nationwide options under a new type of health insurance plan.
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Federal Employee Retirement Savings Funds Make Modest Gains in September
All but one of the Thrift Savings Plan offerings ended the month in the black.
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Lawmakers Look to Ban 'Bribes' Federal Unions Use to Recruit New Members
Union says payments are merely rebates used to incentivize participation.
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Study: Shutdown Did Lasting Damage to Federal Recruitment, Retention and Morale
While recovering from the most recent lapse in appropriations, some are fearful there will be another.
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