Management
Presidential Hopeful Says It Should Be Easier to Fire All Feds
Senate Democrats block Republican Marco Rubio's VA firing bill for now, but it's not going anywhere.
Pay & Benefits
Government Doled Out More Money in 2014 to Help Feds Repay Student Loans
Defense, Justice, and State are among agencies that use the benefit the most.
Management
VA Managers Reportedly Curse, Dish About Sex, And Force Workers to Ask Permission to Use the Bathroom
So-called ‘hit list’ of department supervisors includes allegations of abuse, discrimination and other egregious behavior.
Management
VA Benefits Official Resigns
Allison Hickey led the department’s effort to shrink the massive disability claims backlog.
Pay & Benefits
Shutdowns Affect Feds More Acutely Than Debt Ceiling Woes
But a government default could disrupt the payment of veterans’ benefits and military salaries, among other things.
Pay & Benefits
It's Official: Retirees Will Not Receive a COLA in 2016
This is only the third time in 40 years that there hasn’t been an adjustment.
Pay & Benefits
Military Pay and Benefits in Limbo As Obama Weighs Veto
The Defense bill includes the 2016 pay raise and military retirement reforms.
Management
HUD’s Budget Threatened Because of 'Over-Income' Public Housing Residents
Republican says he’ll cut $104 million from department’s coffers if policy isn't changed.
Pay & Benefits
We’ll Find Out Oct. 15 If There’s a 2016 COLA
It doesn't look good for federal retirees.
Management
Senior Executives Association President Will Retire in November
Carol Bonosaro will become president emeritus; group to announce new leader soon.
Management
Feds Are Happier At Work, But They’re Still Wary of Leadership
Employees are more engaged in their jobs, but faith in top management has decreased three percent since 2012, according to new viewpoint survey.
Pay & Benefits
Navy Employees Lose Furlough Case on Appeal
Court upholds MSPB’s ruling favoring agency in case involving 2013 sequester furloughs.
Defense
Congress Keeps Cuts to Pentagon Travel Per Diems
The final version of the fiscal 2016 Defense authorization bill does not repeal a policy that resulted in lower per diems for long-term government travelers.
Pay & Benefits
No Change to Housing Allowance for Dual Military Couples, New Travel Per Diems, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Defense
Troops Would Get Paid On Time During Shutdown Under Bill
Republican reintroduces Pay Our Military Act, which would also ensure some civilians do not miss a paycheck if government closes.
Defense
Congress Gives Disabled Vets Hired as Feds Advance Sick Leave
Bill aims to help wounded warriors get to doctors’ appointments without eating up leave.
Management
Feds Are Apparently Happier and More Engaged With Work Than Last Year
OPM touts early results of the 2015 survey gauging the government workforce’s attitudes on management and pay.
Pay & Benefits
Border Patrol Agents Will Get Overtime Pay Under New System Beginning in January
Agency must provide information on new work schedule options to employees by Nov. 1.
Management
Former EPA Official Charged Uncle Sam $69K for Weekend Trips Home
Agency inspector general called travel between Northern and Southern California “excessive.”
Pay & Benefits
A Primer on Federal Pay and Benefits In Case the Government Shuts Down Again
Keep in mind that Congress has always approved back pay for federal workers furloughed during shutdowns.
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