Employees hit by Hurricane Katrina won’t lose pay even if they lose work

Agencies also have option to give advanced payments for employees in need.

• Karen Rutzick
• September 8, 2005

Agencies' disaster recovery plans get a real-world test

OPM’s April survey reveals high marks for implementing short-term evacuation procedures, some concerns about long-term emergency plans.

• Karen Rutzick
• September 7, 2005

DHS pushes pay-for-performance back a year

The department stands by its labor relations system for now.

• Karen Rutzick
• September 7, 2005

Federal employees offer money, time to hurricane victims

Some volunteers stymied in their efforts.

• Karen Rutzick
• September 6, 2005

Feds can donate leave to hurricane victims

OPM memo tells agencies to devise program specific to their needs.

• Karen Rutzick
• September 2, 2005

Supreme Court to hear case on federal employee grievances

At issue is whether employees are permitted to take employment-related complaints to federal court.

• Karen Rutzick
• September 2, 2005

Reaping REITs' Rewards

Beyond the political disagreement, how would a REIT option affect TSP portfolios?

• Karen Rutzick
• September 1, 2005

OPM loosens restrictions on life, health insurance for Katrina victims

Health care from out-of-network providers will be covered.

• Karen Rutzick
• September 1, 2005

Agencies urged to be flexible with employees who join relief efforts

Personnel flexibilities available to reward employees who pitch in during times of crisis.

• Karen Rutzick
• September 1, 2005

Bush endorses 2.1 percent pay raise

Congress likely to override decision by passing legislation mandating a 3.1 percent increase.

• Karen Rutzick
• September 1, 2005

Drawing the Line at DHS

• Karen Rutzick
• September 1, 2005

Hurricane may delay married TSP participants' loans, withdrawals

Thrift board sets up mail forwarding system to handle paper forms sent to New Orleans.

• Karen Rutzick
• August 31, 2005

Farm Service Agency employees to get buyout offers

Budget shortfall forces USDA to cut 214 federal employees.

• Karen Rutzick
• August 30, 2005

DHS asks judge to lift ban on some sections of labor relations rules

Agency seeks to go forward with some rules not deemed illegal by federal judge.

• Karen Rutzick
• August 29, 2005

Hurricane not expected to disrupt payroll, TSP services

National Finance Center in New Orleans shuts down, implements emergency plan.

• Amelia Gruber and Karen Rutzick
• August 29, 2005

National Park Service seeks to revise labor agreement

Agency had pledged to sign contract within 10 days after union ratification at end of July.

• Karen Rutzick
• August 26, 2005

The Game of Life(cycle)

Who is and who isn’t investing in the TSP’s new life-cycle funds?

• Karen Rutzick
• August 25, 2005

Pentagon to launch rare open season for survivor benefits

Retirees who opt in to program must pay hefty back premiums.

• Karen Rutzick
• August 25, 2005

Federal law officers’ salaries fall short of big-city counterparts

Nationally, average pay rates for federal officers are higher.

• Karen Rutzick
• August 24, 2005

FEHBP contractor agrees to pay $1.5 million settlement

Justice Department had accused company of seeking “impermissible profit” in billings.

• Karen Rutzick
• August 23, 2005