Pay & Benefits
Financial Lessons from the Shutdown
It’s important to develop healthy savings habits.
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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.
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TSP Proposes New Shutdown Loan Rules, OPM Considers Health Care Portal, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
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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.
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TSP Funds Rebound From Disastrous December
All portfolios of the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program grew in value in January.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Answers to Questions You Hope You Never Need to Ask
Don’t be afraid to speak up; your silence could cost you dearly.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Unions: Anti-Shutdown Lawsuit Will Proceed, Despite Government Reopening
A hearing on whether to issue a preliminary injunction blocking agencies from forcing employees to work without pay has been converted into a status hearing.
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Shutdown Stretched Services of Federal Employee Charity
Corporate donations replenished the cash available to low-income agency staff.
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D.C. Area Agencies to Close 2 Hours Early Due to Possible Snow
Storm is expected to hit during normal evening commute times, causing slippery conditions on roads.
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