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Ruling on back pay for federally employed reservists faces challenge
If allowed to stand, administrative judge decision could qualify more employees for retroactive pay.
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TSP broadens flexibilities for feds hit by hurricanes
Through the spring, employees can make multiple withdrawals without having to halt contributions.
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FAA boosts payband ceilings after three-year freeze
Officials also announce a 3.1 percent pay raise coupled with a 1 percent locality increase.
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An Unfunded Fund
Why the Human Capital Performance Fund, designed to reward top performers, never got off the ground.
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Mileage reimbursement rate to drop 4 cents
Decrease will bring the rate for federal employees in line with that set by the IRS.
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December marks another winning month for TSP
International stocks are biggest performers, gaining 4.64 percent.
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Pentagon postpones training on personnel system
Managers can continue to work on “soft skills” while department reevaluates details of human resources reforms.
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GAO to move employees to market-based pay
Some supervisors will be eligible for $10,000 in additional salary.
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HHS officials say Medicare drug enrollment on target
Enrollment program started last month and will continue into May.
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Bush approves 3.1 percent pay raise
President issues executive order allocating 2.1 percent for across-the-board increase and 1 percent for locality raises.
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'Consumer-directed' health plans attracting healthier feds
Opponents argue traditional plans’ costs will rise from migration of healthier enrollees.
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Disappearing Dividends
Thrift Savings Plan dividends are there contributing to your retirement savings -- you just can’t see them.
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TSP life-cycle investors won’t let go of other funds
Many cling to the trusty government securities fund, too.
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Extra day off around Christmas doubtful, OPM says
Historically, the president only grants second day off to round out a four-day weekend.
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2006 Getaways
Our federal leave calculator will help you plan next year’s annual leave.
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Talks on Defense personnel system break down
Unions skip scheduled meeting with Pentagon oficials, saying they need more time to analyze new system’s details.
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Federal executives headed for 1.9 percent pay hike
Cost-of-living increase will be contingent on performance.
Management
Pentagon unveils new rating standards for some jobs
Employees to be evaluated on seven factors, including customer focus and cooperation.
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Unions rally against personnel changes as Pentagon issues new details
As public, private sector unions protest in Washington, Defense officials issue handbook on performance-based raises.
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