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Per diem rates for federal workers will increase this fall, GSA says
The standard lodging rate will jump by nearly $10 beginning in October, as the government continues to confront recent inflation.
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Choke points: Labor historian discusses how public-sector unions took hold
Private-sector union strategies and growth have helped public-sector unions and employees.
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Deadline approaches for Biden’s 5.2% pay raise plan
The president must formalize his proposal to give federal employees their largest annual pay increase in more than 40 years by the end of this month, or automatic boosts to locality pay will kick in.
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IVF coverage is available to veterans under VA insurance — if you’re heterosexual and married
A lawsuit filed in federal court would push the agency to cover the treatment — the most effective form of assisted reproductive technology — for people who are single, or who are in LGBTQ+ relationships.
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Labor Dept. will offer training on new rules to boost some federal contractors' wages
Earlier this week, the Biden administration announced a major overhaul of regulations governing the compensation of construction workers on federally funded projects.
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Bill to alleviate federal pay compression introduced by House Dems
The Pay Compression Relief Act would effectively allow General Schedule employees to receive annual increases to both basic and locality pay, even if they have already hit the federal pay cap.
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These 4 things must be paid before you get your federal pension monies
COMMENTARY | One financial planner says it's best to head into retirement with your eyes open.
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The ‘future is at risk’ for government’s biggest civilian payroll provider, study finds
The National Finance Center — a part of the Agriculture Department — provides payroll services for over 170 agencies, but a lot of them aren’t happy with the services they’re getting.
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IRS needs to significantly ramp up use of bonus pay incentives, IG says
To meet its ambitious staffing goals, watchdog says IRS must start doling out cash.
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Split in U.S. House GOP raises potential for government shutdown this fall
The stalemate stems from disagreement about how much the government should spend and whether bills should be filled with far-right policy objectives.
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When you need to get the most out of your benefits: part three
The final installment in a series about dealing with serious situations.
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Bill aims to reinstate tax deduction for fed union dues, and more
Pay and benefits updates you may have missed.
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Some of the biggest regrets of retiring federal employees
COMMENTARY | As they face the realities of life, retirement, and getting older, some federal employees have shared a few regrets with financial planner Dallen Haws.
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Most TSP funds continued their upward trend in July
Only one of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program ended last month in the red.
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A basic flaw in the federal pay system
COMMENTARY | The system wasn’t designed to be competitive with the private sector, and that’s a problem in today’s job market.
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When you need to get the most out of your benefits: part two
The second in a series about dealing with serious situations.
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Military Survivor Annuity Program finally offers long-promised open season to choose new beneficiaries
Some retired service members say they are either outright denied or given an impossible runaround when they try to update their elections, but Defense agency pushes back on those allegations.
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Dental and vision benefits are now open to many part-time, temporary and seasonal federal employees
A rule finalized Tuesday makes nearly 200,000 additional federal employees, including postal workers, eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.
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