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
The Power of TSP Savings
Do yourself a favor and pay close attention to how much you’re putting away.
Pay & Benefits
A Pay Freeze in Doubt, and Back Pay for Fired VA Employees
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Appears to Waver on Pay Freeze
House puts off formally beginning negotiations with the Senate on a spending package that could contain a raise for federal workers.
Pay & Benefits
Most TSP Funds Grow Modestly in August
The international stocks in the I Fund fell once again last month, dipping further into the red.
Pay & Benefits
Some Recently Fired VA Employees May Soon Be Reinstated With Back Pay
Arbitrator says VA was in breach of contract in enforcement of its new accountability law.
Pay & Benefits
Medicare Disadvantage
Why coverage under the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program is better for most federal retirees than Medicare parts C and D.
Pay & Benefits