Pay & Benefits
Federal Employees Unlikely to Receive Extra Time Off Around Christmas
Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Officials to Continue Studying a Potential Change in How Lifecycle Funds Are Invested
Proposed shift could offer increased returns, at a greater risk.
Oversight
Congress Returns With Less Than Two Weeks to Avoid a Shutdown
Diverging spending priorities could jeopardize Congress’ ability to meet a Dec. 8 deadline to keep agencies open.
Oversight
Federal Unions Support Request for Supreme Court Review of Denied MSPB Case Appeals
Three feds were denied lower court appeals based on allegedly erroneous deadlines.
Pay & Benefits
No Timeline Yet for Loosening of TSP Withdrawal Rules Under New Law
Officials must review literature, processes before making changes required by legislation enacted last week.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Panel Drops TSP Catch-Up Contribution Restrictions, A Blow to Pay Parity, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Appropriations Bill Leaves Pay Raise to Trump
No push for pay parity to match civilian increase with 2.4 percent bump for military members.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Sends Defense Authorization Bill, Military Pay Raise to Trump’s Desk
Military service members will see a 2.4 percent across-the-board pay increase in 2018, setting up debate over civilian pay parity.
Management
Appointee Watch: The 300-Day Mark
HHS nominee announced, other picks withdraw as Trump runs into the federal vacancy deadline.
Pay & Benefits
Tuition Discounts for Feds, a Tax Reform Update, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
The Senate Tax Proposal Could End Feds’ Catch-Up TSP Contributions
An amendment to tax reform legislation would restrict excess contributions to 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans.
Oversight
Federal Judge Reinstates Ousted AFGE Official
Investigation against alleged misdeeds by Eugene Hudson was led by an official who had previously described him as a “Master Grifter.”
Pay & Benefits
OPM Withdraws Proposed Rule on Health Care Premiums for Some Feds
Proposal would have required employees on unpaid leave to continuing paying monthly premiums.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Groups Push for Pay Parity
Congress has until Dec. 8 to approve a long-term spending package, while President Trump could raise civilian wages unilaterally before the end of 2017.
Oversight
Largest Federal Labor Union Opposes Trump’s Pick for Top USDA Lawyer
AFGE says Stephen Vaden “has shown contempt” for union contract, while Democratic senators question his experience, defense of controversial voter ID laws.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Bill Compromise Includes a Bigger 2018 Pay Raise for Military Members
Democrats vow a fight for civilian pay parity.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Hardship Withdrawal Programs Extended, OPM Waives Pay Cap for Disaster Volunteers and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Are Flocking to the Same Few Health Care Plans Despite Choices
Blue Cross Blue Shield market share in FEHBP has increased substantially since 2000 despite growing competition, analysis finds.
Management
OPM Retirement Backlog Balloons Again in October
Agency says training, lack of overtime funding have hampered processing efforts.
Oversight