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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.
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.
Management
Washington-Area Agencies Closed Wednesday
OPM announces closure amid forecasts of an impending winter storm.
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.
Management
DC-Area Agencies to Open Three Hours Late on Wednesday
Employees have the option of unschedule leave or unscheduled telework.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Gives Federal Employees Christmas Eve Off
Move comes as partial shutdown prospect still looms.
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.
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.
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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Pay & Benefits
Federal Employees Have a Good Chance of Getting Christmas Eve Off This Year
Presidents have historically granted feds a vacation day on Dec. 24 to make a four-day weekend in years when Christmas falls on a Tuesday.
Management
D.C.-Area Agencies Open With Unscheduled Leave, Telework
First winter weather event of the season hits region.
Oversight
Key Races for Federal Employees to Watch: The Results
All but one race has now been called.
Pay & Benefits
The Most Fed-Friendly Lawmakers, the Status of the Retirement Claims Backlog and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Travelers Will Be Reimbursed Slightly More for Hotels and Meals Starting Oct. 1
Marietta, Georgia, qualifies for a higher rate in 2019, while 21 locations will fall back to standard rates that apply in the rest of the continental United States.
Oversight