Pay & Benefits

A Last-Minute Push for Turning Feds Into At-Will Employees

Measure would also end official time and restrict pay raises.

Pay & Benefits

Here Are the Lawmakers With the Worst Records on Federal Employee Issues

Rankings also show stark differences on presidential ticket.

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

Special Counsel’s Whistleblower Award-Winner Still Owed Pay from Army

Ft. Bragg infection control specialist was ostracized for exposing health violations.

Pay & Benefits

A Resignation at Yosemite Amid Sexual Harassment Reports

The national park’s superintendent resigned a week after a congressional hearing found widespread misconduct.

Pay & Benefits

Best Dates to Retire: Taking Your Leave

Accrual of annual leave is an important factor to consider in deciding when to move on.

Pay & Benefits

2017 FEHBP Premiums to Be Unveiled Wednesday

Enrollees paid an average of 7.4 percent more toward their health insurance premiums in 2016.

Management

Federal Agencies Once Again Prepare For A Possible Government Shutdown

Fiscal 2017 starts Saturday; the Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a short-term CR before sending it to the House.

Pay & Benefits

Everyone Seems to Want Federal Employees to Use Uber

Administration and Congress grapple with overlapping measure to boost rideshare usage.

Pay & Benefits

Best Dates to Retire 2017

What are the optimal days to move on from government next year?

Pay & Benefits

Congressional Hearing on Long-Term Care Premium Spike Likely After November Election

Despite outrage from feds over triple digit rate increases set to take effect soon, lawmakers haven’t yet held a public hearing on the issue.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Preps For Influx of Service Members in 2018

The agency is doing a preliminary assessment now of its IT and business systems to ensure a smooth transition for auto-enrolling service members into the government’s 401(k) style benefit.

Pay & Benefits

OPM Wants to Boost Death Benefits For Feds By $90K

Payout for civilian employees killed on the job would increase from $10,000 to $100,000 if legislation is passed.

Pay & Benefits

Outlook Is Decent For a 2017 COLA

We won’t know for sure until Oct. 18, but the latest data show federal retirees on track for a small cost-of-living adjustment.