Pay & Benefits
Come October, Most Feds on Official Travel Will Have More Money for Lodging
The daily reimbursement for meals and incidentals will remain the same.
Management
Half of Americans Think Unions Have Too Much Political Influence
Majority say labor leaders are out of touch with membership.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Settles After Allegedly Pretending to Have Cancer for Extra Time Off
ATF agent took 80 days of sick leave while working a private sector job.
Pay & Benefits
One in Five IRS Teleworkers Working Without Official Authorization
Only a small fraction have engaged in misconduct while teleworking, however.
Pay & Benefits
Social Security Warns of Furloughs, Service Cuts if Congress Enacts Proposed Funding
Agency has already instituted a nearly across-the-board hiring freeze.
Management
Price Decrease Deepens Postal Service Losses in Third Quarter
Losses have nearly tripled over same period last year.
Management
Federal Agencies Are Deploying Employees Around the Globe to Fight Zika
Those workers are not receiving hazard pay, however.
Management
Federal Employment Is Finally Back to Pre-Sequester Levels
Months of hiring means agencies now employ more workers than when Obama took office.
Pay & Benefits
USPS: Granting Appeal Rights to More Employees is 'Unnecessary'
Union says reform bill including the expansion "ensures fairness."
Management
Can an Agency Plagued by Sexual Harassment Become a Model for Federal Government?
National Park Service director pledges reforms, predicts temporary uptick in harassment cases.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies Aren't Sure How Much They Are Saving By Letting Employees Telework
Data would inform better telework policy making, report finds.
Oversight
Justice, IG Launch Criminal Probe Into EPA’s Self-Created Disaster
Agency has promised accountability, but will not say if anyone has been disciplined for mine spill.
Pay & Benefits
Group Proposes $333 Billion in Cuts to Feds’ Pay and Benefits
Pay cuts, pension elimination and fewer vacation days all suggested.
Management
Democrats Laud Power of Government, Clinton's Management Skills
Hillary praised as "steady," a "natural leader" and "cool" under pressure.
News
No One Will Want a Federal Leadership Job After What I've Been Through, IRS Chief Warns
"It doesn't look like much fun," John Koskinen says.
Management
Feds Can Ride Uber on the Government's Dime, Obama Administration Decides
GSA issues guidance clarifying federal policy on ride-sharing companies.
Pay & Benefits
Purchase Card Oversight, Health Benefit Adjustment and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
New Rule Dictates How Feds Can Ethically Apply for Jobs Outside Government
Violating the recusal procedures could land federal employees in jail.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Move Nearly $2 Billion in TSP Savings to Safe, Low-Yield Investments Post-Brexit
Board cautions that enrollees keeping money in the G Fund are losing out on potential gains.
Pay & Benefits