Pay & Benefits
GOP Senator Endorses 2.6 Percent Pay Raise for Feds, Improving Proposal's Prospects
Union officials said they are confident any spending deal will include a raise between 1.9 percent and 2.6 percent for 2019.
Oversight
Democrats Confident of Spending Deal, One Week from Shutdown Deadline
Bipartisan negotiations on border security are reportedly likely to fall far short of President Trump’s $5.6 billion wall request.
Pay & Benefits
Democrats Propose 3.6 Percent Raise for Feds in 2020
The proposal comes as lawmakers consider multiple plans to override a pay freeze imposed by President Trump this year.
Pay & Benefits
Financial Lessons from the Shutdown
It’s important to develop healthy savings habits.
Pay & Benefits
Thousands of Feds Still Await Back Pay After Shutdown
A Homeland Security Department glitch led to officials processing back pay manually in "thousands" of cases, while other feds reported incomplete checks and missing deductions.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Proposes New Shutdown Loan Rules, OPM Considers Health Care Portal, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Agencies Can Fire Employees for Accidentally Using Marijuana, Federal Court Rules
Court sets new precedent in saying employee was rightfully fired, even if he didn't realize he was eating a pot brownie.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Rebound From Disastrous December
All portfolios of the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program grew in value in January.
Pay & Benefits
40K Feds Received Unemployment During the Shutdown. Now They Have to Pay It Back.
States are giving employees extra time to repay the benefits to ensure there is not another shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Judge Warns Government on Anti-Deficiency Act Claims in Shutdown Lawsuits
Court sets a highly expedited schedule to hear case in the event the government shuts down again later this month.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Pay Shutdown-Affected Feds Interest on Back Wages
The government should pay interest on late paychecks, says Alabama Sen. Doug Jones, a Democrat.
Management
The Various Plans to Avert Future Government Shutdowns
Lawmakers have a lot of ideas to keep the government running, aside from passing spending bills on time.
Pay & Benefits
Answers to Questions You Hope You Never Need to Ask
Don’t be afraid to speak up; your silence could cost you dearly.
Pay & Benefits
Democratic Plan to Give Feds Leave for Election Work Draws McConnell’s Ire
Senate majority leader also blasts making Election Day a national holiday, saying "bureaucrats" don’t need another vacation day.
Pay & Benefits
Trump on a Feb. 15 Shutdown: 'We've Set the Stage for What Is Going to Happen'
Negotiations over border security funding appear to have hit some snags.
Pay & Benefits
Many Families May Need Months to Recover From the Shutdown
As federal employees and contractors return to work, they’re still processing some of the emotional and financial stress of the past six weeks.
Pay & Benefits
2.6 Percent Pay Raise Bill Passes House, Shutdown-Related TSP Withdrawals Exceed $140M, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Despite Threats, Feds Who Called Out During Shutdown Unlikely to Face Discipline
But those who missed work are still at risk of not receiving back pay.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Raise for Feds This Year Likely, as Two Proposals Gain Traction
Sources: Any full-year spending deal to keep the government open will include a 1.9 percent raise for civilian federal employees, and a more generous plan could advance this week.
Pay & Benefits