Pay & Benefits
A basic flaw in the federal pay system
COMMENTARY | The system wasn’t designed to be competitive with the private sector, and that’s a problem in today’s job market.
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When you need to get the most out of your benefits: part two
The second in a series about dealing with serious situations.
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Military Survivor Annuity Program finally offers long-promised open season to choose new beneficiaries
Some retired service members say they are either outright denied or given an impossible runaround when they try to update their elections, but Defense agency pushes back on those allegations.
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Dental and vision benefits are now open to many part-time, temporary and seasonal federal employees
A rule finalized Tuesday makes nearly 200,000 additional federal employees, including postal workers, eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.
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A Senate panel has advanced legislation to avert wildland firefighter ‘pay cliff’
Meanwhile, the Office of Personnel Management has released a draft set of qualifications for its upcoming new job series for wildland fire management.
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When you need to get the most out of your benefits: part one
The first in a series on dealing with desperate situations.
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TSP website problems drag and Defense firefighters raise lag
Pay and benefits updates you may have missed.
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OPM establishes emergency leave transfer program to help feds affected by Typhoon Mawar
The typhoon devastated U.S. territories that are home to federal employees.
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Bipartisan wildland firefighter ‘pay cliff’ fix introduced in Senate
Without congressional action by September, the federal government’s wildland firefighters will see their paychecks shrink as temporary pay increases expire.
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There are more Social Security benefits than you might think
And each comes with its own rules and stipulations.
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House GOP plan to curb fed pay and benefits would come at a cost, experts say
Morale, recruitment and retention are likely to take a hit, and there are better ways to save money.
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OPM’s retirement backlog just hit its lowest level since 2017
The federal government’s HR agency’s efforts to modernize the retirement process have been buoyed by increased investment and renewed focus on customer service.
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OPM reminds agencies of workplace flexibilities following disasters
A memo highlighting telework, paid leave and other benefits available to feds impacted by disasters corresponds with the beginning of hurricane season and a recent typhoon in the Pacific Ocean.
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4 things to do to get ready for your first year of retirement
Be strategic and be prepared.
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TSP funds bounce back following debt limit uncertainty
Only one of the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings plan’s portfolios finished June in the red.
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Saving for retirement in your TSP with a federal annuity: How much is enough?
Planning for retirement with a federal pension is different from planning for retirement without one.
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Tips for juggling different retirement systems
Did you know there’s a separate retirement system for employees on military bases in self-funding "morale, welfare and recreation" operations?
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Extra pay raises are coming to nearly 33,000 feds next year, thanks to new locality pay rules
The Office of Personnel Management has proposed regulations to create four new locality pay areas, along with a comprehensive map update adding dozens of jurisdictions to existing pay regions.
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Dead Letter Box: A union advocate’s plea for more reliable notifications to fed retirees
News updates and stories you may have missed.
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Most feds will have a few extra hours of paid leave this year, thanks to a calendar quirk
The Office of Personnel Management on Monday warned that many federal workers should plan to take slightly more time off to avoid forfeiting “use it or lose it” annual leave hours.
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