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.
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.
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