Pay & Benefits
Federal Offices in the D.C. Area Will Be Closed Monday Due to Winter Storm
Employees on telework status will be expected to continue working remotely.
Pay & Benefits
New Pay Tables Released: Calculate Your 2022 Raise
The average increase will be 2.7% for civilian employees, but the exact figure will vary based on where you live.
Pay & Benefits
Biden Issues Executive Order Finalizing Average 2.7% Pay Raise for Feds
Although the raise isn’t as much as many federal employee groups had hoped for, it restores civilian-military pay parity.
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A New Addition to Locality Pay Areas, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Agent Adds One New County to Locality Pay Area, Encourages ‘Fresh’ Look at Other Issues
Although the president’s pay agent declined to waive the requirement that there be at least 2,500 General Schedule employees in a region to be eligible for a locality pay area, it noted that Carroll County, Illinois, has recently met the requirement anyway.
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The 3 Most Important Retirement Counseling Tips
The best of the best pieces of advice for those on the verge of retirement.
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Biden Orders ‘Streamlined’ Loan Forgiveness Program for Feds
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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New Contract for 200K Postal Employees Would Boost Pay, Add Layoff Protections
Part-time and non-career staff would also score wins under agreement.
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Democrats, Employee Groups Rally Around Social Security Reform Bill
Legislation with nearly 200 sponsors would change how annual cost of living adjustments are calculated, temporarily eliminate the controversial Windfall Elimination Provision, and restrict the agency’s ability to close field offices.
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TSP Tips for Those About to Retire
Here’s what you need to consider before you leave federal service.
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What Needs to Happen for the 2022 Pay Raise, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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OPM Reminds Agencies to Provide Feds Leave for COVID-19 Boosters
Agencies should also grant leave to federal workers who need time off to take family members to get a booster of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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TSP Funds Take a Hit Amid New COVID Concerns, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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GAO: Key Locality Pay Decisions Stalled by Lack of Biden Appointees
Although the Federal Salary Council could clear up years of disagreements that cropped up during the Trump administration, President Biden has thus far failed to appoint any members to the advisory body.
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OPM Director Reaffirms that Essential Feds Will Have Annual Leave Restored Due to COVID-19
Federal employees deemed essential to combatting the pandemic will again be able to carry over unused annual leave that exceeds the typical cap in January.
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Plan on Paying (a Lot) More for Medicare Part B Next Year
Premium rates are increasing by 14.5% in 2022.
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How to Save Money on Dental Care this Open Season
Federal employees have three options for saving on expenses.
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Biden Signs Wildland Firefighter Pay Reform Into Law as Part of Infrastructure Package
Some federal wildland firefighters could see up to a $20,000 increase in base pay, and their positions will shift to a new “wildland firefighter” occupational series.
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