Pay & Benefits
You Have More Time to File Your Taxes. Here’s How Not To Pay Too Much
Many federal retirees overpay because they aren’t aware of the rules about taxation of their benefits.
Pay & Benefits
A Republican Bid to Fully Eliminate Union 'Official Time,' and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Defense
The Military Could Soon Face a Flag Officer Talent Crisis
Senior leader pay is seriously out of sync with the risks and responsibilities that come with the positions.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Announces Special Combined Federal Campaign for Texas Storm Victims
Washington, D.C.-area federal employees exceeded expectations and previous years’ totals, raising more than $37 million for charities in 2020.
Pay & Benefits
What’s Not To Like About the TSP
Leaving your money in the plan as a retiree does have some drawbacks.
Pay & Benefits
House Sends COVID Relief Bill with Sick Leave for Feds to Biden, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Benefits of a Security Clearance: Six-Figure Salary and Job Stability
A new survey of cleared professionals offers a window into their job satisfaction, compensation and future plans.
Pay & Benefits
Senate COVID Relief Bill Retains 15 Weeks of Paid Leave for Feds Despite GOP Opposition
Republican lawmakers have made the provision a target of attacks, claiming it is too generous and lacks oversight.
Pay & Benefits
What’s To Like About the TSP
The case for leaving your money in the Thrift Savings Plan after retirement.
Pay & Benefits
USPS Announces Workforce Attrition Measures to Accompany Reorganized Structure
The Postal Service is centralizing some of its functions, and some positions are on the chopping block.
Pay & Benefits
3.2% Federal Pay Raise Bill Appears in Senate
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Biden Administration Brings Back Presidential Rank Awards
The Office of Personnel Management is fielding nominations for the annual awards for senior federal workers, after last year’s iteration of the program was cancelled due to COVID-19.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Will Soon Consider Extra Paid Leave and Ethics Crackdown for Feds
Final legislative details affecting feds for two sweeping packages winding their way to the Senate.
Pay & Benefits
Most TSP Portfolios Rebound After Difficult January
Nearly every fund in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program increased in value in February.
Pay & Benefits
House Panel Advances Measure to Boost Hiring, Bonuses at State Department
There is bipartisan support for the first State Department authorization bill in nearly two decades.
Pay & Benefits
A Perennial Health Insurance Conundrum
FEHBP, Medicare and the difficulty of predicting the future.
Pay & Benefits
Democrats Introduce Slew of Bills to Strengthen Protections for Federal Workforce
Lawmakers are pushing to bolster diversity efforts at national security agencies, require greater transparency ahead of agency relocation efforts, and reauthorize the Merit Systems Protection Board.
Pay & Benefits
Anticipating Resurgence of Travel, TSA Begins Major Hiring Surge
Biden administration seeks reversal in screener workforce trends from the last year.
Pay & Benefits
Spouses and Annuities: A Closer Look
Avoiding potential confusion about survivor benefits.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Implements Recent Pay and Benefits Changes
Acting OPM Director Kathleen McGettigan highlighted changes related to paid leave, premium pay, allowances related to military service and more.
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