Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Appeals Board's Doomsday Has Arrived
With no board members, lawmakers and analysts question whether MSPB can continue to function.
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Comments, Questions and Answers
Reader feedback on everything from FEHBP to Social Security.
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The Longer-Term Effort to Compensate Feds for Shutdown-Related Damages
Although the Trump administration is seeking the dismissal of legal challenges against forcing federal employees to work without pay, at least dozen other lawsuits will continue.
Pay & Benefits
Despite Silence from Administration, Pay Raise Likely in March
A federal employee union has requested an update on implementation of the 1.9 percent pay increase for federal civilian employees, approved earlier this month.
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Efforts to Modernize Forecasting Career Path Spark Debate at Weather Service
NWS is looking to make its employees more versatile, but unions suggests ulterior motives.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Administration Again Bashes Salary Council's Federal-Private Sector Pay Gap Calculation
The annual report from the President’s Pay Agent endorses a controversial plan to change how pay disparities are determined.
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Judge to Hear Additional Arguments in Shutdown Lawsuits in May
The Justice Department is expected to file a motion to dismiss legal challenges against agencies’ ability to make employees work without pay during a lapse in appropriations in the coming days.
Pay & Benefits
Army Ends $18,000 Child Care Subsidy for Civilians
Secretary says savings will go toward "higher priority Army programs" for military families.
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Agencies Expose $200 Million Health Fraud Involving Tricare
Justice, Defense and IRS obtain guilty plea from Mississippi woman who laundered money.
Pay & Benefits
Despite Hiring Increases, Vacancies at VA Continue to Grow
Department says unfilled jobs are normal and not a cause for concern.
Pay & Benefits
Supreme Court Reaffirms States Cannot Discriminate Against Federal Retirees
Retiree advocates had cautioned the ruling could have far reaching consequences for former feds.
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Lawmakers Introduce Slew of Bills to Boost Federal Retirement Benefits
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
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When Federal Employees Can Expect to See Their 1.9 Percent Pay Raise
Providing a retroactive pay increase could be less complicated than post-shutdown back pay, sources say.
Pay & Benefits
Do You Need a Financial Adviser?
Some questions to ask yourself before you sign up with one.
Management
Congress Approves Bill to Avoid Another Shutdown as Trump Prepares National Emergency
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday that Trump will sign the bill to keep the government open and move to redirect military funds to build a border wall simultaneously.
Pay & Benefits
Shutdown-Avoiding Spending Package Includes 1.9 Percent Pay Raise for 2019
Measure that would keep the government open and overrule a pay freeze could be voted on as soon as Thursday.
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Lawmakers Investigate Back Pay Issues, New Post-Shutdown Clarification on Promotions, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Appeals Board May Soon Finally Be Able to Hear Cases
Panel approves two MSPB nominees, but there's a catch.
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