Pay & Benefits
Federal HR Leaders Want a Comprehensive Review of the Government's Pay System
In the fiscal 2019 governmentwide human capital survey, agency officials said a lack of funding and the General Schedule are "significant obstacles" to achieving their goals.
Pay & Benefits
In Case You’re Wondering What You’d Make in Retirement
It’s fairly easy to calculate your own estimate of your benefit.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Portfolios Plummet, and a Delay to the Annual Federal Morale Survey
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Workers, Union Sue for Hazard Pay
A federal class action lawsuit argues that agencies should be required to provide hazardous duty pay to federal employees who have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Workers, Dems Push for Hazard Pay in Next Coronavirus Legislation
House lawmakers and unions want feds to receive extra compensation if their job puts them at risk of exposure to COVID-19, but the provision was not included in the $2 trillion relief package approved by the Senate Wednesday night.
Pay & Benefits
How (Not) to Manage Your TSP During a Pandemic
Now is not the time to panic, even if you’re close to retirement.
Pay & Benefits
Pentagon Postpones Some Medical Procedures, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
House Dems Unveil Stimulus Plan Including Paid Childcare, Mandatory Telework and Hazard Pay for Feds
Measure comes with a $2.5 trillion price tag and includes provisions to rescind Trump's efforts to weaken federal employee unions.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Officials Report Continuous Service Despite Coronavirus, Market Volatility
Officials at the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program said although the agency saw a record number of inter-fund transfers, most participants are sticking with their investment plan.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Urge Mandatory Telework, and OPM Highlights Defense Policy Act Pay Provisions
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Social Security Closes All Local Offices Amid Coronavirus Threat
Although officials said the agency is working to expand telework as much as possible, union leaders disputed that, describing “Kafkaesque” inaction.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Judge Dismisses Shutdown Lawsuit
A federal employee union had argued that forcing federal employees to work without pay during a lapse in appropriations constitutes a violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act, but a judge on Monday ruled that with the government open, the case is now moot.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Urges FEHBP Insurers to Reduce Costs for Coronavirus Treatment
Amid questions from lawmakers, the federal government’s HR agency confirmed that it is pushing to minimize costs for federal employees who require treatment for COVID-19.
Pay & Benefits
Viewpoint: Managing Your TSP Account Through Coronavirus Turbulence
Long-term market history provides a good guide for context.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: FLRA Wants to Make it Easier For Feds to Cancel Union Dues
Erich Wagner joins the podcast to talk about the future of unions in the federal government in light of the board's proposed change.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Considerations for Women
Women are more likely to experience a savings shortfall.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: How the Coronavirus Scare is Changing How Feds Work
Nextgov's Heather Kuldell and GovExec's Eric Katz join the podcast to talk about agencies' plans for the workforce as the COVID-19 epidemic grows.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Dismisses Union Concerns About Paid Parental Leave Implementation
Agency Director Dale Cabaniss argued that legislative proposals listed as part of OPM's fiscal 2021 budget justification merely sought "clarification" from Congress, and were not intended to set limitations on the new benefit.
Pay & Benefits
Panel Pushes Measure to Allow VA Docs and Nurses to Negotiate Pay, Scheduling
The Veterans Affairs Department opposes the legislation, saying it would harm delivery of care to veterans.
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