Management
Obama's 'Fair Pay, Safe Workplaces' Rule for Federal Contractors Appears Endangered
Rule could fall as part of Trump’s broad promise to cut regulations.
Pay & Benefits
Trump’s Immigration Policy Would Push Legal Workers Down the Occupational Ladder
Many voters appear to believe that deporting illegal immigrants would boost job opportunities and wages for U.S. workers. But economic modelling suggests different conclusions."
Pay & Benefits
Most Feds Could Save $2K or More By Switching Health Insurance
A new guide aims to help federal employees and retirees make more informed decisions during open season.
Pay & Benefits
Overtime Pay, Bonuses, Firefighter Benefits and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
White House Increases Bonus Spending Cap to 1.5 Percent For Federal Employees
After a six-year freeze at 1 percent, the aggregate spending cap for non-senior level performance awards rises slightly.
Pay & Benefits
Vets Affected By Calif. National Guard Bonus Debacle Would Not Owe Government Under House Bill
Republican lawmakers also want Defense to repay with interest anyone who already paid their debt, which resulted from overpayments by military recruiters.
Pay & Benefits
Making Your Open Season Choices
A guide to making the best decisions for you and your family’s needs.
Pay & Benefits
2017 Holidays, Pay and Benefits During Transitions, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Congress Looks to Ensure Secret Service Agents Receive Earned Overtime Pay
A pay cap during the busy election season is among many problems at the agency.
Management
TRICARE Bid Protests Denied
The government’s watchdog found no reason to sustain challenges to a pair of lucrative Defense contracts to deliver military health care.
Pay & Benefits
Will the Election End Eight Years of the White House Championing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion?
Trump can do more than just influence employer attitudes. As president, he'll appoint the chair of the EEOC.
Pay & Benefits
Some Federal Retirees Will Have to Pay More Than Others For Medicare Part B Next Year
The lack of a robust Social Security COLA means some CSRS retirees will have to pay $8 more per month in 2017 in premiums.
Pay & Benefits
Union Argues Court Should Not Grant OPM’s Motion to Dismiss Hack Lawsuit
In one of two major breach lawsuits, NTEU says government violated hacked feds’ constitutional rights.
Management
Veterans Remain Roughly One-Third of Federal Workforce
The government hired more vets in fiscal 2015 than in fiscal 2014, but the rate as a percentage of the whole stayed the same because it hired more people overall.
Pay & Benefits
Money-Saving Medicare Tips
Questions and answers about FEHBP and Medicare plans in retirement.
Pay & Benefits
What a Trump Victory Means For Your Retirement
A Donald Trump presidency is going to have some implications for your financial portfolio.
Pay & Benefits
Pay and Benefits Under Trump, Best Cities for Vets, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Fewer OPM Hack Victims Must Re-Enroll in Protection Services Than Originally Estimated
Lawmakers express concern provider transition "may create confusion."
Pay & Benefits
The Number of Disabled Post-9/11 Vets With VA Health Care Is Growing Despite Wait List Scandal
Survey shows that 71 percent of injured Iraq and Afghanistan vets have health care through the department, up 11 percent over the last two years.
Pay & Benefits
Making Sense of the Medicare Mess
Questions about Medicare and FEHBP coverage are more important than ever this year.
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