Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Provide Lifetime Identity Protection to Feds Affected By OPM Data Breach
Existing credit monitoring services for victims of 2015 breach are set to expire in 2026.
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OPM Retirement Cut Legislative Proposal Draws Bipartisan Opposition
There is little sign that Congress will take up measures that would reduce retirement benefits for federal workers.
Pay & Benefits
Change is Coming to Health Plans
New rules affect dental insurance for military retirees and competition among FEHBP carriers.
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House Panel Approves Measure to Slash Some Pentagon Offices, Make Workforce Reforms
Feds dodged a push from the Trump administration to include retirement cuts in NDAA.
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Trump Signs Order to Boost Military Spouse Hiring Across Federal Agencies
The order focuses on promotion and education rather than new authorities.
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OPM Chief Defends Pay Freeze as a Chance to 'Right-Size' Compensation Across Occupations
Management officials talk civil service reform at Partnership for Public Service town hall.
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Retirement Claims Wane, a Tweak to Rules for Resigning From Your Job and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
CDC Director Reveals His Salary After Taking a Pay Cut: $209,700
Dr. Redfield now paid using same formula as predecessors.
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OPM Makes Small Dent in Retirement Backlog in April
The federal government’s HR agency processed fewer claims last month, as the number of new requests stabilized following the annual winter wave.
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OPM Proposes Legislation to Cut Retirement Benefits for Current and Former Feds
A letter from Director Jeff Pon to House Speaker Paul Ryan outlines several plans previously floated by the Trump administration.
Pay & Benefits
Employees at a Small Agency Proposed for Elimination Vote to Unionize
Workers at the agency will be part of the American Federation of Government Employees.
Management
House Chairman Unveils Bill to Overhaul VA-Funded Private Care and Shutter Department Facilities
VA committee is looking to pass the measure next week.
Pay & Benefits
Changes to the Federal Health Insurance Program, Agency Leader Cuts His Own Pay, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
Bipartisan Senate Group Demands Trump Team 'Immediately Cease' Shrinking of Federal Labor Relations Agency
FLRA is looking to close two of its seven regional offices.
Pay & Benefits
New CDC Chief Takes Pay Cut After Senator's Complaint
AIDS Researcher Redfield was paid $375,000 under special hiring authority.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Level Off After Months of Volatility
Most offerings in the 401(k)-style program stay flat in April.
Management
OPM Director: Expect 'Full Court Press' for Civil Service Changes
In a call with reporters, Jeff Pon said he plans to ramp up use of his administrative authority in the coming months.
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