Pay & Benefits
What Feds Furloughed During the Shutdown Need to Know About Their Back Pay and Leave
OPM puts out a memo clarifying how federal workers sent home during the shutdown will be compensated.
Management
Shutdown Will Continue Monday, Triggering Furloughs for Hundreds of Thousands of Feds
Without a budget deal, many government employees and contractors will report to work Monday only to close down operations.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirees to Receive Biggest Cost-of-Living Bump Since 2012
The 2 percent increase will take effect starting with December benefits.
Management
How Many Jobs Would Your Agency Lose Under Trump's 2018 Budget?
Most of the major agencies would see significant workforce reductions, with a few exceptions such as the Defense Department.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan G Fund Investments Suspended As Debt Ceiling Is Reached
Participants in the retirement plan should rest assured that their account balances will not be affected, TSP officials said.
Management
How Much Would Your Agency Lose (or Gain) Under Trump's Budget?
Most non-defense agencies would see reductions under the president's proposal. The only question is the magnitude of the cuts.
Management
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Limits on Federal Employee Job Searches?
You might be surprised at what is and isn't considered seeking employment in the most recent ethics rules.
Oversight
White House Says Kellyanne Conway's Ethics Violation Was a One-Time Mistake
The special counselor broke the rules inadvertently with her on-air plug of Ivanka's fashion line, official tells ethics office.
Oversight
House Oversight Leaders Push Trump to Name OPM Chief Quickly
Human resources agency needs a “strong and capable” director fast, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say.
Management
Two-Thirds of Americans Can't Name a Single Trump Cabinet Pick
Survey also finds a divide over how involved the president-elect will be in actually running the government.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Retirement Funds Finish 2016 Strong
All of the investment options in the TSP were in the black for December.
Pay & Benefits
Open Season for Dental and Vision Benefits Is Extended Until Wednesday
Federal workers will have two extra days to enroll in the program or make changes to their insurance plans.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employees in Two Cities in Line for Bigger Pay Raises
Feds in San Antonio and Birmingham would receive a locality pay boost under proposal approved by salary council.
Pay & Benefits
How’s Work-Life Balance at Your Agency? Uncle Sam Wants to Know
OPM to send out first governmentwide survey on the issue in early 2017.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirees to Receive a 0.3 Percent Cost-of-Living Bump in 2017
Advocacy groups attack the small increase as insufficient, ask Congress to address large Medicare Part B premium jump facing those in CSRS.
Pay & Benefits
September Sees Very Small Gains for Federal Retirement Investments
All but one of the funds in the TSP grew, but the biggest earner was only up 1.24 percent.
Management
Senior Executives Group Names New President After Nearly 1-Year Gap
Bill Valdez worked two decades at the Energy Department, and has also served as a senior adviser in the White House.
Pay & Benefits
D.C.-Area Feds One Step Closer to Having Uber Covered Under Transit Benefits
Oversight panel passes bill that would treat ride-sharing services similarly to other types of transit through the end of 2018.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Eases Rules for Hardship Withdrawals for Victims of Louisiana Floods
Storm victims will not be subject to a requirement that they suspend their retirement contributions for six months after making a withdrawal.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Bounce Back in July
After losses in June, stock-based funds all end the month up more than 3 percent.
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