Pay & Benefits
The White House and OPM Say They Will ‘Address’ Salary History in Federal Hiring
Although the federal gender pay gap is much smaller than the disparity in the private sector, officials vowed to push to eliminate it altogether.
Pay & Benefits
The Labor Department Seeks to Update Prevailing Wage Regulations
Department officials said this is the “most comprehensive review” of a contractor construction wage law in 40 years.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Reform Measure Could Affect All Federal Retirees’ Health Benefits
Law requires postal retirees to enroll in Medicare.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Can Sign Up for a COVID-19 Hazard Pay Lawsuit Now
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Ahuja Appoints Former OPM Director to Oversee the Federal Blue Collar Job Panel
Janice Lachance will chair an advisory committee governing the Federal Wage System, a pay scale that has long been criticized by employee groups for its outdated map of locality pay areas.
Pay & Benefits
The Normal Retirement Age May Be on the Way Up
It’s one way to help keep Social Security solvent.
Pay & Benefits
No, Your TSP Money Isn’t Invested in Russia
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Nearly All TSP Funds Have Fallen for a Second Straight Month
Only two of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program ended February in the black.
Pay & Benefits
Make a Plan to Save, and Watch Your Money Grow
Setting a goal and sticking to it is the path to a comfortable retirement.
Pay & Benefits
What to Consider When Considering Disability Insurance
Look before you leap into buying a short- or long-term policy.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Urge the Labor Dept. to Expedite Workers Compensation Claims from Federal Firefighters
A bipartisan group of senators said federal wildland firefighters struggle to get medical treatments for work-related injuries paid for by the government.
Pay & Benefits
The VA Wants to Help Native American Vets Better Access Their Benefits
As of October 2021, there were about 160,000 American Indians/Native Hawaiians/Alaska Natives veterans nationwide, according to VA officials.
Pay & Benefits
Biden Is Reportedly Planning to Propose the Highest Pay Raise for Feds in 20 Years, at 4.6%
The proposal for a 2023 pay boost would be part of the president's budget request, which could be released next month.
Pay & Benefits
A Bipartisan Group of Senators Is Pushing for Better Benefits for Federal Officers With PTSD
A new bill would make the officers, or their survivors, eligible for assistance worth about $400,000.
Pay & Benefits
Better Bonuses and Child Care Subsidies Are Coming to VA Employees
On Wednesday, Secretary Denis McDonough announced new steps to hire and retain workers amid unusually high turnover.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Officials Highlight Upcoming Innovations, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
The Wrong Retirement Choice Can Cost You Big Money
Make sure you have all the information you need before you make a decision that could make a significant difference in your income.
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