Pay & Benefits
Workers’ comp reform bill would hurt injured feds, witnesses say
Panelists say legislation would dock employees’ benefits.
Oversight
Federal pay and benefits spared -- for now
The debt strategies unveiled Monday do not contain specific provisions that would affect employees’ salaries or pensions.
News
CBO: Policymakers should consider trimming benefits to feds, vets
Director Douglas Elmendorf outlines deficit reduction ideas, which include less generous benefits for federal employees.
Oversight
Agencies lack clear guidance on telework during emergencies, report says
Watchdog identifies problems with IT, personnel readiness related to federal telework and continuity of government operations.
Pay & Benefits
Law and Order
One group of feds is receiving enhanced retirement benefits these days.
Pay & Benefits
Union fights back against proposed cuts to pay and benefits
NTEU launches public awareness campaign to underscore importance of government service.
Pay & Benefits
CRS report revisits public-private pay debate
Government workers typically are older, more educated than private sector employees -- important factors in determining salaries.
Oversight
House passes balanced budget bill
Senate is not expected to approve legislation requiring a constitutional amendment to raise debt ceiling.
Oversight
Obama threatens veto of balanced budget bill
Legislation would require passage of constitutional amendment before the debt limit is raised.
Oversight
Federal employees report being in the dark on debt ceiling
Group says public servants are concerned about a default’s impact on pay and benefits.
News
Bill would pay military during a government default
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Steve King prioritizes funds for the salaries and allowances of service members if debt ceiling is not increased.
News
Debt ceiling debate: What happens to feds after Aug. 2 if there’s no deal?
Tell us what you’re hearing inside your agency about jobs, pay and benefits.
News
OPM chief says employees need more frequent feedback
Written evaluations once or twice a year aren’t enough, according to John Berry.
Defense
House approves 1.6 percent pay raise for service members
The boost is consistent with president’s fiscal 2012 budget request.
Defense
HUD reminds military personnel of their housing rights
Service members on active duty have legal protections against foreclosures by lenders.
Defense
Study finds lengthy deployments contribute to mental health problems in children
Stress, anxiety and depression are taking a toll on kids whose parents serve in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Pay & Benefits
Groups urge leaders to reject proposals aimed at federal workforce
Coalition criticizes plan to increase workers’ pension contributions in letters to President Obama and congressional leaders.
Trends
Focus on the Family
The military ramps up outreach to spouses feeling the strain of multiple deployments.
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