Pay & Benefits
Retirement Claims Backlog Inches Back Up
OPM gets more applications than it expected in July.
Management
Court Says Black Secret Service Agents Can Sue Government as a Group
The 14-year-old discrimination lawsuit alleges that African-American agents were consistently denied promotions despite their qualifications.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Panel OKs 1 Percent Pay Raise for Troops and Defense Civilians
The House-passed version of the fiscal 2015 Defense spending bill supports a 1.8 percent pay boost for service members.
Oversight
The 11 Federal Low-Income Programs Paul Ryan Wants to Consolidate
Five agencies administer anti-poverty programs that comprise a big chunk of their budgets.
Pay & Benefits
TRICARE Increases Mental Health Care Providers
Beneficiaries can keep their current counselors, or opt for an independent provider as of Aug. 18.
Defense
House Bill Requires TSA to Train Screeners on Handling Airport Shootings
Chamber passed legislation on Tuesday honoring screener killed in the line of duty last year at LAX.
Pay & Benefits
The Government Can Keep Subsidizing Hill Staff's Obamacare--For Now
Judge throws out a lawsuit against the rule allowing subsidies to continue.
Pay & Benefits
HUD Hiring Blitz Attracts Vets, Minorities
The department is on track to make 1,000 hires by the end of fiscal 2014 with an eye on diversity.
Oversight
House Passes Bipartisan Bill Extending Whistleblower Protection
Legislation extends for three more years a provision that gives whistleblowers additional appeal rights.
Pay & Benefits
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.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Officials Want You to Know the Consequences of Tapping Your Account for a Loan
Public service announcement looks at the costs and benefits of borrowing against retirement funds.
Pay & Benefits
House Approves Changing TSP Default Settings to More Lucrative Funds
Bill auto-enrolls new feds in more diverse fund, rather than the lower-yield government securities offering.
Pay & Benefits
TSA Offers Early Retirement to Workers
Eligible employees must leave agency by Dec. 31 to take advantage of the incentive.
Management
Federal Jobs Picture Changes Little in June
Postal Service adds 1,800 jobs but rest of federal government stays flat.
Pay & Benefits
White House Summit Reignites Talk Of Paid Parental Leave for Feds
President Obama wants the government to be a model for the American workforce, but paid parental leave for civilian employees is no closer to reality.
Pay & Benefits
The White House’s Total Payroll is Down, But the Typical Staffer is Earning More
Average pay for a White House aide is nearly $83,000, similar to that of other feds.
Pay & Benefits
Government’s Publisher to Offer Buyouts, Early Outs to Employees This Fall
Agency wants to reduce its 1,850-person workforce by 5 percent between October and December.
Pay & Benefits
Whistleblowing Can Also Put Pay and Benefits At Risk
VA nurse manager in New York was threatened with unpaid suspension after voicing concerns about patient care and retaliation.
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