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Pay & Benefits
Trump Signs Order Formalizing 1% Pay Raise for Federal Civilians In 2021
The raise does not include a change in locality pay.
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Management
The Next Four Years
Whether Americans hand the presidency to Joe Biden or tap President Trump for a second term, the federal workforce can expect big changes.
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Pay & Benefits
OPM Issues Guidance on Christmas Eve Closure
Most federal workers will receive their usual basic pay.
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Oversight
GovExec Wins Eddie Award for 2018 Immigration Crackdown Series
The stories documented the Homeland Security Department’s struggle to hire thousands of new border security personnel.
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Pay & Benefits
A Close Call for Paid Parental Leave, a Chance to Share Your Views on Benefits and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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Management
President Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Measure, Keeping Agencies Open for 7 Weeks
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that passing the continuing resolution was the easy part; setting line by line funding will be far more difficult.
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Pay & Benefits
Federal Travelers Will Get a Small Per Diem Boost in 2020
The General Services Administration has made a number of changes to non-standard area designations, where reimbursement rates are higher.
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Workforce
Retirement Claims Backlog Inches Down in May
The pile of pending claims shrunk by nearly 600 last month and is slightly smaller than it was at the same time last year.
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Management
Washington-Area Agencies Closed Wednesday
OPM announces closure amid forecasts of an impending winter storm.
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Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Pay Shutdown-Affected Feds Interest on Back Wages
The government should pay interest on late paychecks, says Alabama Sen. Doug Jones, a Democrat.
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Management
DC-Area Agencies to Open Three Hours Late on Wednesday
Employees have the option of unschedule leave or unscheduled telework.
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Pay & Benefits
D.C. Area Agencies to Close 2 Hours Early Due to Possible Snow
Storm is expected to hit during normal evening commute times, causing slippery conditions on roads.
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Management
OMB Asks Agencies to Prepare for 'Orderly Reopening'
President Trump on Friday signed a bill to fund agencies through Feb. 15.
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Pay & Benefits
It's Official: Furloughed Feds Will Receive Back Pay Once the Shutdown Ends
Bill signed into law on Wednesday also will ensure retroactive compensation for furloughed feds in future shutdowns.
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Pay & Benefits
D.C. Area Agencies That Weren't Already Shuttered Will Close Monday Due to Snow
Announcement does not apply to employees who were furloughed anyway due to the partial shutdown.
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Pay & Benefits
Congressman to Feds: Shutdowns Are Just 'Part Of' Your Job
"It's actually part of what you do when you sign up for any public service position," Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., told reporters as a partial shutdown draws nearer.
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Pay & Benefits
Trump Gives Federal Employees Christmas Eve Off
Move comes as partial shutdown prospect still looms.
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Pay & Benefits
Quiz: What Happens to Your Pay and Benefits During a Shutdown?
Test your knowledge of what will happen if Congress lets appropriations run out for some agencies on Dec. 21.
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Oversight
Here's What You Need to Know About Wednesday's Government Closure
The day of mourning for President George H.W. Bush will be treated like a holiday for pay and leave purposes.
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Management
Federal Agencies to Close Wednesday to Honor President George H.W. Bush
Executive order closes government out of respect for the 41st president, who died Friday.
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