Pay
President signs minimum wage order for federal contract workers
President Obama on Wednesday signed a previously announced executive order to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 for federal contract workers—and encouraged Congress to extend the increase to other workers, as well.
Employee Policy
President tells agencies to give equal consideration to unemployed job applicants
President Obama last week directed agencies to "lead by example" by giving equal treatment and consideration to federal job applicants who are unemployed or in financial difficulty through no fault of their own.
Pay
President to increase contractor minimum wage
President Obama will use his executive authority to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 for those working on new federal contracts for services.
Pay & Benefits
No Christmas Eve Off for Federal Employees
Obama administration decides to keep government open on Tuesday.
Pay & Benefits
Will Feds Get Christmas Eve Off?
The holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, decreasing the likelihood of extra vacation.
Pay & Benefits
Obama gives feds Christmas Eve off
Federal employees receive extra paid holiday and a four-day weekend.
Pay & Benefits
A less popular fed petition: Actually, don't give us Christmas Eve off
Signatories say they are happy just to have jobs over the holidays.
Pay & Benefits
Feds force Obama to respond to Christmas Eve petition
Online petition to get an extra day off on Dec. 24 reaches 25,000 signatures.
Pay & Benefits
Feds petition to get Christmas Eve off
If the movement gains 25,000 signatures, the White House will issue a response.
Pay & Benefits
Will feds get an extra day off on Christmas Eve?
Presidents often grant a four-day weekend when the holiday falls on a Tuesday.
Pay & Benefits