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

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.

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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

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.