Pay & Benefits
Bill Allowing a 1 Percent Pay Raises Clears House Committee
Appropriations legislation does not prohibit a pay hike, meaning President Obama’s proposal could take effect.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Panel Backs Changing TSP Default Settings to More Lucrative Funds
The legislation would automatically enroll new federal employees in a more diverse, age-appropriate retirement fund.
Pay & Benefits
Abortion Funding for Peace Corps' Volunteers Advances With Republican Support
Bills eliminating the restriction passed in both House and Senate appropriations committees for the first time.
Pay & Benefits
1 Percent Pay Raise On Horizon for Feds Next Year
Legislation currently circulating in both chambers of Congress doesn’t prohibit the president’s recommended 2015 pay bump.
Pay & Benefits
White House Continues to Expand Benefits to Same-Sex Federal Couples
Obama administration looks to finalize gay feds and veterans’ access to benefits.
Pay & Benefits
White House Urges Agencies to Expand Telework, Other Workplace Flexibilities
President Obama wants the federal government to be a model for the American workforce.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Change TSP Default Settings to More Lucrative Funds
Senate panel on Wednesday will consider legislation that would automatically enroll new feds into one of the lifecyle funds.
Pay & Benefits
Most VA Senior Execs Rated Above Average on Performance Evaluations
Lawmakers at the latest VA hearing express anger, confusion over federal employee review and bonus system.
Defense
House Approves 1.8 Percent Military Pay Raise
The pay boost for 2015 is more than President Obama’s proposed 1 percent hike.
Pay & Benefits
More Best Dates to Retire: Middle of the Month
Sometimes, the optimal time to move on isn’t one of the traditional days.
Management
House Lawmakers Again Target IRS Funding, Adding Pay Restrictions
Appropriations subcommittee would ban bonuses for tax-delinquent feds.
Pay & Benefits
COLA On Track to Be Bigger in 2015
The exact cost-of-living adjustment for next year won’t be revealed until October, but retirees could receive an increase of more than 1.7 percent.
Pay & Benefits
Phoenix VA Gave Out $10 Million In Staff Bonuses Over the Past 3 Years
Sums gradually increased each year.
Defense
Yes, Defense Furloughs Hurt Morale and Employee Retention
Officials at three sites tell watchdog the mandatory unpaid leave created rifts within the workforce.
Pay & Benefits
Appeals Process for TRICARE Claims is Fair, But Long
Report finds that Defense agreed with independent hearing officer’s decisions in 85 percent of cases over five years.
Nextgov
An Extra 14 Percent Keeps Cyber Pros at State -- Just Don't Call It a Bonus
Incentive program helps the department retain cyber talent.
Management
Labor Gets Ready to Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
Secretary says the boost slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2015, will improve government services.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Give Civilian Employees in Combat Zones Tax Break
Reintroduced legislation aims to create benefit parity between civilians and military personnel working in dangerous places.
Pay & Benefits
Best Dates to Retire 2015
The annual calendar showing optimal days to leave federal service next year to maximize your benefits.
Nextgov
Should Federal Personnel Reform Start With IT?
Or do past project failures still have you reeling against any personnel reform?
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