Pay & Benefits
Tax Trap
Changes to the federal withholding formula could mean unpleasant surprises when it comes time to file income tax returns.
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Recovery and Raises
Even if the economy improves, that doesn’t necessarily mean the average federal pay increase will go up.
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Healing Touch
Policy act provision makes it easier for employees to spend time caring for loved ones injured during military service.
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Benefits Breakthroughs
Congress passed major pay and benefits provisions in 2009, and the Obama administration has an aggressive agenda for next year.
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Premium Fairness
A bill that would keep premium rates at 2009 levels for CSRS retirees enrolled in Medicare is languishing in the Senate.
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Leveling Off
Some NSPS employees will see lower pay raises as the General Schedule transition begins.
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For Leave or Money
Managers urged to use time off to attract senior talent, but flexibility highlights concerns about accrual policies.
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Support Network
Government rallies behind the families of victims in the Fort Hood attacks.
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Pay Puzzle
Uncertainty over the federal pay raise has put the Federal Salary Council in an unusual position this year.
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Growing Pains
Some Pentagon employees’ salaries increased so fast under NSPS that it will be difficult to find a place for them when they return to the General Schedule.
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Leave With Pay
One idea floating around Washington recommends allowing federal employees to roll unused annual leave into their TSP accounts.
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Telework Rules
Even programs designed to enhance flexibility at work need rules to make them successful.
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Nested Interest
The debate over adding a mutual fund option to the federal retirement investment plan heats up.
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Pricey Premiums
Some FEHBP enrollees are suffering from sticker shock, but it could be worse.
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Hit the Ceiling
Federal employees sometimes worry about the government raiding their retirement coffers during an economic crisis.
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People People
The Census Bureau has lessons to offer other agencies when it comes to hiring.
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Back in Session
After a not-so-relaxing August recess, lawmakers return to a full docket of bills related to the federal workforce.
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Pay Primer
Separating fact from fiction in the debate over federal employee compensation can be difficult.
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