Pay & Benefits
OPM Reminds Agencies of Flexibilities for Feds Impacted by Florence
Agencies can issue leave, offer payments and apply for emergency leave transfer programs.
Pay & Benefits
A 2019 Pay Raise Appears Likely, But Isn't a Done Deal
House Appropriations Committee chairman says he would “certainly” support Senate proposal to give federal civilians a 1.9 percent boost, but negotiations remain.
Management
Labor Relations Agency Moves Ahead with Regional Office Closure Plan
FLRA's Dallas office will close at the end of September, while Boston will follow suit in November.
Pay & Benefits
A Fossil-Free TSP, Wellness at Federal Agencies and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Measure Would End Time Limit on GI Bill Transfers While on Active Duty
A pending Pentagon policy change would end the ability to transfer educational benefits to a family member after 16 years of service beginning next year.
Pay & Benefits
Conference Committee Make-Up Could Favor Giving Feds a Pay Raise in 2019
A House aide described a proposed 1.9 percent pay increase next year as "a matter that is being negotiated."
Management
How Senior Executives and Good Government Groups Would Like to Reshape the SES
Proposal stresses training, performance management and reducing the number of political appointees.
Management
Unions Remain Vigilant As Most Agencies Begin Rolling Back Workforce Executive Orders
Several agencies have restored official time and office space for union employees, but a court order’s full impact on labor-management negotiations remains to be seen.
Management
Trump Renews Shutdown Threat as Congress Considers Spending Bills
Spending package with provisions on a 2019 pay raise is in conference negotiations between the House and Senate.
Management
Federal Union Accuses VA Official of Illegal Taping of Deliberations
Labor and management had been negotiating over a provision that bars the recording of bargaining discussions.
Pay & Benefits
A Pay Freeze in Doubt, and Back Pay for Fired VA Employees
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Appears to Waver on Pay Freeze
House puts off formally beginning negotiations with the Senate on a spending package that could contain a raise for federal workers.
Pay & Benefits
Most TSP Funds Grow Modestly in August
The international stocks in the I Fund fell once again last month, dipping further into the red.
Management
MSPB Highlights Best Practices in Performance Management
Timely feedback, employee autonomy and a sense of purpose all contribute to better performance, morale.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Formalizes Federal Pay Freeze Plan for 2019
Per White House announcement: "across‑the‑board pay increases and locality pay increases will be set at zero."
Management
OPM Instructs Agencies to Comply With Court Decision on Workforce Executive Orders
The Justice Department continues to consider next steps in the case.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Concedes Defeat on Retirement Cuts, and CFPB Encourages Credit Monitoring for Military
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Oversight
Watchdog Finds Faults with Hanford Workers’ Comp
The Energy Department failed to pay nearly $22 million in workers’ compensation pension payments over a 16-year period.
Oversight
Unions Demand Swift Reversal of Agency Policies After Court Decision
Justice Department says it is evaluating potential next steps after a judge invalidated most elements of President Trump’s three workforce executive orders.
Management