Pay & Benefits

Analysis: The Federal Government Gave Up on Retirement Security

As companies shortchange employees with pensions, Treasury and Labor look the other way.

Pay & Benefits

Here's How Agencies Will Distribute the Retroactive Pay Raise

Memo to agencies also clarifies that a pay freeze on top administration officials is still at least partially in effect.

Pay & Benefits

Senate Panel Advances Budget Resolution Over Democratic Objections

The budget measure includes $15 billion in proposed cuts that likely would target federal employee retirement programs.

Pay & Benefits

The TSP and Your Retirement Date

Delaying retirement can complicate your Thrift Savings Plan withdrawal situation.

Pay & Benefits

White House Finalizes 1.9 Percent Pay Raise for Civilian Feds

Nearly six weeks after its enactment, federal workers will finally see their 2019 pay increase.

Pay & Benefits

State Approves Law to Protect Feds in Future Shutdowns, and OPM Clarifies Leave Donations

A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.

Pay & Benefits

Trump's Top Budget Official Defends 2020 Pay Freeze to Congress

OMB chief pledges to work with agencies to develop performance and mission-based pay plans.

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TSP Officials Confident Congress Will Act on Shutdown Relief Bill

Lawmakers are considering as many as five bills that would make it easier for federal employees to access their Thrift Savings Plan accounts during a government shutdown.

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Senate GOP Proposes Drastic Budget Cuts, Retirement Contribution Hikes in 2020 Budget

Non-defense agencies would see 9 percent reduction to spending levels.

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Law Enforcement Group Sues OPM Over Retirement Rule Change

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association has fought to reverse a reduction in the pension supplement calculation for divorced retirees.

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Relocations, Buyouts Tucked Into Trump's Budget

While it reversed its push for governmentwide staffing cuts, some agencies are still pushing "workforce reshaping."

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The Retroactive Pay Raise Is in 'Final Clearance' Stage, says White House Official

"It is exceedingly legalistic as to how we get this squared away," said Margaret Weichert, acting OPM director.

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White House Pushes Performance-Based Pay Without Any Money to Implement It

The Trump administration dropped its proposal for a $1 billion interagency workforce fund, instead suggesting agencies offset a requested 2020 pay freeze with existing appropriations.

Pay & Benefits

Trump Proposes Cutting Postal Employees’ Pay, Benefits in $100B Savings Package

The compensation reforms would be coupled with operational changes proposed by the president’s task force.

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Federal Employees Would Get Less Leave Under Trump’s 2020 Budget

Combining sick leave and vacation time would provide "maximum flexibility," the White House says.

Pay & Benefits

Trump's Budget Proposes Staffing Increases at All But 2 Cabinet-Level Agencies

Agency-by-agency job gains (or losses) under the White House’s 2020 request.

Pay & Benefits

New Pay Systems, More Temporary Employees Headline Civil Service Reforms in Trump’s Budget

Under a never-before-used provision of the 1990 Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act, the White House promises action on special pay systems this year.