Pay & Benefits
Federal Government Sheds 12,000 Jobs in October
The shutdown did not contribute to the drop in federal employment, according to the Labor Department.
Pay & Benefits
Groups Fear Federal Pensions Are At Risk in Budget Talks
There’s reason to worry: Republicans and the Obama administration agree federal employees should pay more for their retirement benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Traveling Feds Have (a Little) More Money to Spend
New per diem rates took effect while the government was closed.
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Personnel Agency Welcomes First Hispanic Director
Katherine Archuleta plans to focus on technology and diversity.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Chips Away at Retirement Backlog, Despite Shutdown
Agency received more applications in October than in September.
Pay & Benefits
Employees Sue Government Over Shutdown
Collective action suit demands damages for excepted workers because they weren’t paid on time.
Pay & Benefits
FEHBP As a Model of Health
The program helped shape the Affordable Care Act. Now the question is whether the Obamacare debate might change FEHBP.
Pay & Benefits
Timeline: When to Expect a Possible Pay Raise, and Other Key Fiscal Deadlines
The government is funded through Jan. 15 and a pay increase for feds is likely, but a new round of budget cuts looms in 2014.
Management
Obama Meets with Top Public Servants
President greets 2013 Service to America honorees at White House nearly a week after the government reopens.
Management
Bill Would Keep National Parks Open During Government Shutdowns
Legislation would allow states to foot the bill temporarily if Uncle Sam closes again.
Pay & Benefits
Back Pay Is On the Way
Federal employees this week will recover the pay they missed during the government shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Government Shutdown Furloughs Delay Sequestration Furlough Appeals
The agency that handles adverse personnel actions was closed for 16 days.
Pay & Benefits
Furloughed Feds Will Get Credit for Lost Leave
Back pay deal for employees also includes pay for Columbus Day holiday, which occurred during the government shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Government Will Publish 2014 COLAs on Oct. 30
Next year’s cost-of-living adjustment for retirees is likely to be around 1.5 percent.
Pay & Benefits
Uncle Sam: Feds Will Get Back Pay in Next Paycheck
Most government employees who missed pay during shutdown will be made whole by Oct. 25.
Pay & Benefits
Debt Deal Grants Back Pay for Furloughed Feds
Measure to fund agencies and extend the debt limit would ensure employees are compensated for their forced time off.
Pay & Benefits
2014 COLA Announcement Delayed
Federal retirees are on track to receive a 1.5 percent bump, but won’t know for sure until government reopens.
Pay & Benefits
Oct. 11 Paycheck Could be the Last Until Government Reopens
Most federal employees will receive only 60 percent of their usual pay in that check.
Pay & Benefits
Fed Groups Blast Proposed Switch to Less Generous COLA Formula
Retiree advocates worry Congress and White House will reduce benefits in a deal to raise debt limit.
Pay & Benefits