Pay & Benefits

Changes to Veterans’ Preference Could Be On the Horizon

A provision in a major Senate bill would limit the advantages veterans have in applying for federal jobs.

Management

Could Attorney General Decision Help Fired VA Senior Executive Get Her Job Back?

The Justice Department declined to defend key part of 2014 accountability law on constitutional grounds.

Oversight

Members of Congress Make a Lot of Money, But Are They Overpaid?

Lawmakers’ pay has been frozen for years. Whether that should change—and how much they deserve—is up for debate.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Funds Continue Their Growth Streak

Investment options in the federal employee retirement program all end May in the black.

Pay & Benefits

Clinton Pledges More Job Flexibility, Opportunities for Military Families

The Democratic presidential candidate’s platform aims to help families better weather constant moves and boost support services.

Pay & Benefits

Surviving Military Spouse Benefit Will Increase Slightly This Fall

The Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance, which will increase $35 to $310 in October, expires at the end of fiscal 2017.

Pay & Benefits

Unions At Odds Over VA Employee Accountability Bill

NFFE is the latest group to oppose changes to the employee disciplinary process in legislation supported by AFGE.

Pay & Benefits

Sometimes, Your Benefit Really Is Too Small

A story of one retiree’s fight for a bigger annuity--with a happy ending.

Pay & Benefits

Postal Unions Extend Deadline to Avoid Impasse in Labor Talks

Groups are fighting for better pay and "work culture."

Pay & Benefits

Lawmaker: Let D.C.-Area Feds Telework Due to Metro Disruptions

OPM says it is finalizing guidance to that effect to respond to year-long maintenance project.

Pay & Benefits

New Bill Would Give 30K Feds Enhanced Retirement Benefits

Measure would fix "loophole" in current law, proponents say.

Pay & Benefits

Getting the Best Deal on Life Insurance

Putting the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance program in context.

Pay & Benefits

House Votes to Ban Bonuses For Some Federal Senior Executives

The chamber on Thursday passed a major spending bill denying performance awards in fiscal 2017 to top career leaders at VA.