Defense
OPM and Defense Dept. Issue Guidelines for Civilian Employees on Coronavirus
New memos spell out expanded telework flexibilities, leave policies, alternative work schedules and more.
Pay & Benefits
House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Protect Telework at Federal Agencies Amid Coronavirus Fears
The measure would prohibit agencies from making across-the-board cuts to telework programs, and require annual goals for participation in such programs.
Pay & Benefits
FDIC to Offer Separation Incentives to One-Fifth of Its Workforce
Agency says effort is not a cost-cutting move, though it is also closing field offices.
Pay & Benefits
Protect Yourself, Your Money and Your Benefits From Scammers
There are things you should know about securing your retirement benefits and savings, Medicare and Social Security benefits.
Pay & Benefits
House Passes Bill Granting TSA Employees Full Workers Rights
The Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act would bring the Transportation Security Administration workforce under Title 5 of the U.S. Code, granting them access to the General Schedule pay system and a slew of other rights and protections.
Pay & Benefits
Union Urges OPM Director to Withdraw Proposal to Limit Paid Parental Leave
As part of its fiscal 2020 budget justification, the personnel agency proposed legislation limiting the availability of paid parental leave for foster placements and in instances where both parents are federal workers.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Returns Plummet Amid Coronavirus Worries
Nearly all of the offerings in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program took a dive last month, mirroring volatility across the stock market.
Pay & Benefits
Staying Healthy Can Pay Off, In Cash
Not only does paying attention to wellness make for a more enjoyable retirement, it can help you get rewards from your health insurance plan.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Reports Improvement in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Performance, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Military Family Members and Retirees Could Lose Medical Clinic Access under Pentagon Plan
The Defense Department this week published a plan to downsize dozens of military treatment facilities and make many accessible only to active duty troops.
Pay & Benefits
Setting the Retirement Process in Motion
You’ve met your retirement goals. Now it’s time to start the countdown.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Proposes Pay, Bargaining Changes in 2021 Budget
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
TSP to Increase Auto Enrollment to 5% Later This Year
Proposed regulations would increase the rate at which federal employees automatically contribute to their Thrift Savings Plan accounts from 3% to 5% beginning in October.
Pay & Benefits
Keys to the TSP
Managing your Thrift Savings Plan account requires education and preparation.
Pay & Benefits
OPM, Lawmakers Propose Fixes to New Paid Parental Leave Law
The effort to ensure all federal employees have access to up to 12 weeks of paid time off following the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child now has bipartisan support.
Pay & Benefits
Budget Proposes Cutting and Simplifying Federal Employee Leave, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Proposes $97 Billion USPS Savings Package, Including Pay and Service Cuts
Plan would "restore solvency" to the cash-strapped agency, White House says.
Pay & Benefits
White House Revives Controversial Retirement Cut Proposals
The Trump administration’s fiscal 2021 budget proposal would require federal workers to contribute more to their retirement benefit programs and reduce annual cost of living adjustments.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Proposes 1% Pay Increase for Civilian Federal Workers in 2021
The proposal marks an improvement over last year’s initial pay freeze request, but a significant downgrade from the average 3.1% pay increase that was ultimately enacted for 2020.
Pay & Benefits
House Republicans Unveil Plan to Boost Merit Pay and Slash Pensions
Proposals would help rein in a "swamp monster" of a runaway bureaucracy, lawmakers say.
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