Management
Senate Seeks Much Smaller Spending Cuts Than Trump and the House, at Some Agencies
Republicans approve some separation incentives but look to block others.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Appropriations Bill Leaves Pay Raise to Trump
No push for pay parity to match civilian increase with 2.4 percent bump for military members.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Signs TSP Modernization Act Into Law
Participants in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement program will have more options for managing their investments.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Sends Defense Authorization Bill, Military Pay Raise to Trump’s Desk
Military service members will see a 2.4 percent across-the-board pay increase in 2018, setting up debate over civilian pay parity.
Pay & Benefits
The Final Countdown: Filing the Papers
It’s that time of year, when many people are filling out the paperwork to apply for retirement.
Pay & Benefits
Tuition Discounts for Feds, a Tax Reform Update, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
The Senate Tax Proposal Could End Feds’ Catch-Up TSP Contributions
An amendment to tax reform legislation would restrict excess contributions to 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans.
Management
The EPA Is Taking Years to Resolve Discrimination and Harassment Cases
The agency is far from meeting its requirement to issue decisions within 60 days.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Withdraws Proposed Rule on Health Care Premiums for Some Feds
Proposal would have required employees on unpaid leave to continuing paying monthly premiums.
Pay & Benefits
State Department Confirms It Is Offering Buyouts to Entice 641 Employees to Leave
Tillerson’s controversial reorganization plan will require an 8 percent cut that cannot be reached through normal attrition.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Groups Push for Pay Parity
Congress has until Dec. 8 to approve a long-term spending package, while President Trump could raise civilian wages unilaterally before the end of 2017.
Pay & Benefits
What You Need to Know About Your Health Insurance Choices
It’s that time of year again: FEHBP open season is upon us.
Management
Trump's Nominee for DHS Pledges Hiring Reforms, New Immigration Deportation Priorities
Kirstjen Nielsen takes a softer tone on immigration policy, says officers should follow Obama-era priorities.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Bill Compromise Includes a Bigger 2018 Pay Raise for Military Members
Democrats vow a fight for civilian pay parity.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Hardship Withdrawal Programs Extended, OPM Waives Pay Cap for Disaster Volunteers and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Are Flocking to the Same Few Health Care Plans Despite Choices
Blue Cross Blue Shield market share in FEHBP has increased substantially since 2000 despite growing competition, analysis finds.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Adding Flexibility to TSP Withdrawals Is Headed to Trump’s Desk
Changes have been long sought by TSP participants, but could still take up to two years to implement if the bill is signed into law.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Admin Tells Agencies to Strip Contract Provisions Guarding Against Wage Theft
New rule was required by a vote in Congress earlier this year.
Management
OPM Retirement Backlog Balloons Again in October
Agency says training, lack of overtime funding have hampered processing efforts.
Pay & Benefits