Pay & Benefits
Some Defense Travelers Will Have Their Per Diem Rates Cut
To save money, the department is reducing the amount employees on extended travel can spend on food and lodging.
Pay & Benefits
Self-Mandated Pay Raise for Federal Judges Will Cost $1B
Bump stems from court rulings calling congressionally instituted pay freezes unconstitutional.
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How to Avoid Costly Mistakes Filling Out Your TSP Forms
The retirement savings plan’s board offers some common-sense advice for successfully withdrawing or transferring retirement funds.
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Agencies Are Paying More to Avoid Costly Discrimination Adjudication
An analysis shows the amount of money doled out to settle employees’ informal and formal EEO complaints has increased.
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Two Pay and Benefits Bills for Disabled Vets to Watch
2014 COLA increase awaits president’s signature; House committee approves extra sick leave for disabled vets to go to medical appointments.
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Feds Can Donate to More Charities, But Will They?
The annual Combined Federal Campaign runs through Dec. 15.
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How Obama’s Federal Pay Plan Dashed a Bigger Raise
Had the president stayed mum, civilian feds and service members would see larger paychecks in 2015.
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Military Families Are More Worried Than Ever About the Effects of Budget Cuts
Downsizing within Defense and sequestration’s long-term impact are creating anxiety over job security, survey finds.
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Three Charts Showing How White Males Hold the Highest-Paid Federal Jobs
The average male fed is a full grade level above the typical woman.
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How Phased Retirement Affects Your TSP
Many of the same rules will still apply for those who partially retire and continue to work part-time.
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Can You Accept That Gift? Take Our Quiz
14 questions to test your knowledge of when you can and cannot accept presents.
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Some New Feds Could Soon Get Bonus Sick Leave
Lawmakers want to give certain new hires up-front time off for medical appointments.
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TRICARE Increases Mental Health Care Providers
Beneficiaries can keep their current counselors, or opt for an independent provider as of Aug. 18.
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OPM Announces More Flexibility for Dental and Vision Coverage
Next month certain employees will be able to enroll for benefits or switch plans outside of Open Season.
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The Benefits Federal Employees Love Most
Retirement and health plans rate well; some other perks are drawing very little interest.
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Defense Would Get the Most Mileage From Trimming Pay, Benefits
Budget office lays out projected savings for an array of potential cuts to military compensation.
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Agencies, Congress Work to Ensure Government Isn’t Overpaying Employees
New interim rule reduces pay for contractors, while Congress looks to do the same for some civilians.
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COLA On Track to Be Bigger in 2015
The exact cost-of-living adjustment for next year won’t be revealed until October, but retirees could receive an increase of more than 1.7 percent.
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Retirement Claims Backlog Could Be Eliminated by Year’s End
The backlog is just under 15,000 claims – the lowest it’s been since December.
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A VA Fix That Goes Beyond Banning Bonuses
Lawmakers point to compensation for a quick scapegoat, but a long-term solution may be on the horizon.
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