Pay & Benefits
OPM Encourages D.C.-Area Feds to Telework During Africa Summit Next Week
Aug. 4-6 event moves forward despite Ebola outbreak; is expected to cause major traffic disruptions.
Pay & Benefits
The 'Dangerous, Scary Trend' in Retaliation Against Whistleblowers: Criminal Probes
Grassley aide says Congress could strengthen protections against agency misuse of such investigations.
Pay & Benefits
Some New Feds Could Soon Get Bonus Sick Leave
Lawmakers want to give certain new hires up-front time off for medical appointments.
Pay & Benefits
Many Part-Time Feds Will Soon Be Eligible for Federal Health Benefits
OPM looks to expand FEHBP coverage.
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.
Management
Why Intelligence Whistleblowers Can't Use Internal Channels
Too many are persecuted–and the wrongdoing that prompted them to speak out is too seldom addressed.
Pay & Benefits
TRICARE Increases Mental Health Care Providers
Beneficiaries can keep their current counselors, or opt for an independent provider as of Aug. 18.
Pay & Benefits
House Approves Bill to Reduce Pay for Many TSA Agents
Some officers would no longer qualify as law enforcement personnel.
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.
Pay & Benefits
Senator Wants to Ensure People Who Retaliate Against VA Whistleblowers Get Fired
Employees who punish whistleblowers can currently get away with just a reprimand, senator says.
Pay & Benefits
House OKs Bill Allowing 1 Percent Pay Raise, Despite Obama Veto Threat
White House objects to cuts to IRS and its own staffers' salaries.
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
Almost Everyone Agrees It’s Time to Overhaul the Federal Pay System
But the path forward remains unclear.
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
Buyout Watch: Air Force and TSA Join the List
An inventory of the agencies that are cutting costs through buyouts or early retirements.
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