Pay & Benefits Watch
The Debt Ceiling Could Hurt Feds’ Paychecks—But Only If Things Drag On
“Some of the proposed savings Republicans are seeking might come from federal employees’ compensation,” one fed advocate says.
Social Security: Could the New Congress’s Sharp Divide Lead to Compromise on Reform?
Social Security manages a huge chunk of what millions of fed families depend on for retirement, disability and survivor benefits, including the majority of current workers onboarded since the 1980s under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
How to Calculate Your 2023 Pay Raise, and More Pressure to Return to the Office
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Almost Every TSP Fund Ended Last Month (and Year) Down
The government securities (G) fund was the only offering in the retirement savings program that gained ground in 2022.
The C Fund at 35: Trust the Long-Term Data When Investing in the TSP
For people invested in the federal government’s 401(k) style retirement plan, guest columnist Lee Radcliffe says long-term data from U.S. market history provides valuable lessons.
Locality Pay Area Tweaks Set for 2023 Pay Raise, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
What Federal Employees Need to Know About Giving and Receiving Gifts in the Workplace
For ethics purposes, there are restrictions on what gifts federal workers and mail carriers can accept.
Will Federal Workers Get the Gift of Extra Time Off at Christmas?
The answer depends on what day of the week that holiday falls on.
First Responder Retirement Bill Gets a Unanimous Senate Vote
The legislation allows first responders with disabilities to continue receiving federal retirement benefits in the same manner as though they had not been disabled.
Everything You Need to Know For Open Season 2022
All our Open Season coverage in one place to help you make the best decision this season.
Supporters of Better Pay and Benefits for Feds Win Re-election
A roundup of pay and benefits news.
Want to Vote or Volunteer at the Polls on Election Day, But Not Sure What the Leave Policy Is? We Can Help
President Biden signed an executive order in March 2021 that outlines leave policies for voting in elections and serving as poll workers or observers.
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