Pay & Benefits
Pay Raise in Limbo, Charitable Giving Campaign Launches, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Announces Lowest Federal Employee Health Care Premium Increase in Two Decades
Cost for FEHBP enrollees will increase by an average of 1.5 percent next year, significantly slower than previous years.
Management
Lawmaker: It Should Be Easier to Privatize Airport Screening
A bill would include TSA screeners’ pay and benefits in cost comparisons with potential contractors.
Pay & Benefits
Contract Expires for 200K Postal Workers, Negotiations Extended a Month
APWU says it will not agree to any more pay freezes or new tiers of lower-paid employees.
Pay & Benefits
Best Dates to Retire 2019
Your annual guide to picking a day to leave that maximizes your benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Changes to the TSP, the Latest on a Pay Raise, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
TSP to Increase Stock Holdings Across Lifecycle Funds
The transition to a higher proportion of equities will occur over a 15-year period.
Pay & Benefits
GOP Overseers Investigate Trump's Use of the Secret Service
Agency asks lawmakers to raise the cap on overtime pay for agents again, but oversight chairmen want more information first.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Board Approves 16 Percent Increase in Budget
Individual participants will pay just $5 extra, because the overall number of enrollees in the retirement program has grown significantly.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Reminds Agencies of Flexibilities for Feds Impacted by Florence
Agencies can issue leave, offer payments and apply for emergency leave transfer programs.
Pay & Benefits
Congressional Negotiators Budget for Pay Raise In Spending Package
There is a catch, however.
Pay & Benefits
A 2019 Pay Raise Appears Likely, But Isn't a Done Deal
House Appropriations Committee chairman says he would “certainly” support Senate proposal to give federal civilians a 1.9 percent boost, but negotiations remain.
Pay & Benefits
A Fossil-Free TSP, Wellness at Federal Agencies and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
Trump Policies Have Left FEMA And The EPA Weaker Ahead Of Hurricane Florence
Trump gutted the EPA and hasn't filled top spots at FEMA.
Pay & Benefits
Measure Would End Time Limit on GI Bill Transfers While on Active Duty
A pending Pentagon policy change would end the ability to transfer educational benefits to a family member after 16 years of service beginning next year.
Pay & Benefits
Conference Committee Make-Up Could Favor Giving Feds a Pay Raise in 2019
A House aide described a proposed 1.9 percent pay increase next year as "a matter that is being negotiated."
Pay & Benefits
Trump Administration Fights for Federal Retirees at Supreme Court
Justice Department offers support to former U.S. Marshals Service employee in case that could set widespread precedent.
Pay & Benefits
House Republicans Organize Letter Asking Trump to Reverse Pay Freeze
Letter has bipartisan support, says raise would be "well deserved."
Pay & Benefits