Pay & Benefits
Defense Bill Headed to Trump's Desk Restores Defense Long-Term Per Diem Rates
After years of failed efforts, lawmakers included a provision in the Defense authorization act to roll back a 2014 reduction in long-term travel reimbursements.
Pay & Benefits
Here’s the Good News
If you play your cards right, you can walk out of government with the same net income as when you retired.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Approves Spending Package With Pay Raise, Setting Up Fight With House
Trump told Rush Limbaugh on Wednesday a government shutdown would be "a great campaign issue," further complicating the prospects for a spending bill.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Rebound in July, Flight Training for Vets, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Federal Employees to Smoke Pot Where It’s Legal
Under current guidance, agencies can fire feds for using marijuana, even in states where medical or recreational use is legal.
Oversight
President Trump Again Threatens a Shutdown Over Border Security Issues
President tweets that he would be “willing” to shut down the government if Congress does not meet his demands for the wall and several other immigration reforms.
Management
Senators: SSA Has Carried Workforce Executive Orders Too Far
Letter accuses officials of going far beyond mandates set forth by President Trump.
Pay & Benefits
What Does That Word Mean?
A guide to some confusing terms in the federal benefits world.
Pay & Benefits
House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Telework at Agencies
Bill would prohibit policies to reduce telework like those announced for Education and Agriculture departments.
Pay & Benefits
Claiming Trump Has ‘Declared War,’ Feds Rally to Fight Back Against Executive Orders
The protest preceded the first hearing in a consolidated lawsuit brought by more than a dozen labor groups representing federal employees
Pay & Benefits
Republican Lawmaker: 'It’s Long Past Time' for Federal Parental Paid Leave
Virginia congresswoman’s bill would provide 12 weeks paid leave to new parents, citing private sector practices.
Pay & Benefits
‘Our Public Servants Deserve Better’
Sen. Mark Warner said the Trump administration’s attacks on federal workers are undermining the nation, pleading directly with the president to “leave our federal employees alone.”
Pay & Benefits
White House Opposes Senate Pay Raise Proposal
Office of Management and Budget again promotes proposed $1 billion inter-agency workforce fund instead.
Pay & Benefits
Congressional Negotiators Strip Buyout Increase for Feds From Defense Bill
Compromise version of annual authorization bill includes steep cuts to departmentwide activities, major hiring reforms.
Pay & Benefits
More Things To Consider When Making Your Annuity Election
Understanding the value and cost of your choices can have a lasting impact for you and your spouse.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Appeals Board Nominees Pledge Equity, Quick Action on Backlog
Their confirmation would give MSPB its first quorum of the Trump era.
Pay & Benefits
House Backs Pay Freeze, Setting Up Fight With Senate
A Senate panel has approved a pay hike for federal civilians in 2019.
Pay & Benefits
Expanded Job Training for Vets, GI Bill Changes and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
As Lawmakers Renew Push for Repeal, OPM Says Workforce Orders Are What Feds Want
Vulnerable Senate Democrats say orders undermine merit system principles and reduce accountability.
Pay & Benefits
13 Things to Know About Your Annuity Options
The choice you make is so important that you should think about it at least a year before you retire.
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