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3.2% Federal Pay Raise Bill Appears in Senate
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Democrats Introduce Slew of Bills to Strengthen Protections for Federal Workforce
Lawmakers are pushing to bolster diversity efforts at national security agencies, require greater transparency ahead of agency relocation efforts, and reauthorize the Merit Systems Protection Board.
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OPM Implements Recent Pay and Benefits Changes
Acting OPM Director Kathleen McGettigan highlighted changes related to paid leave, premium pay, allowances related to military service and more.
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Lawmakers Push for Increases in Feds’ Leave, Retirement Benefits
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Billions Flow Out of TSP Due to COVID, and More
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Bill Would Standardize Federal Retiree Annual Increases, and More
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Agencies Outline How Feds Will Repay Payroll Taxes That Have Been Deferred
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Travel Mileage Reimbursement Rates Fall, and More
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No New Locality Pay Areas in 2022
The president’s pay agent declined to authorize a number of recommended changes to existing locality pay areas, overruling a federal advisory board.
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A Guide to Pay and Benefits During a Shutdown
Although lawmakers ultimately expect to reach a deal on federal appropriations, failure to pass a bill before Friday’s deadline could lead to a short lapse in funding. Here's what feds need to know.
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House Overwhelmingly Passes Defense Bill With Leave Benefits, Setting Up Confrontation with Trump
Although the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act has bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress, the president has threatened to veto the must-pass bill over unrelated matters.
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Time Is Running Out for Feds to Change Health Insurance Elections for 2021
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Thanksgiving Meals for Military Families, and More
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New TSP Recordkeeper Will Ease Management of Retirement Savings, and More
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Employee Groups Pan Senate Pay Freeze Plan, and More
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TSP Catch-Up Contribution Change Coming Soon, and More
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Salary Council: Federal Workers Make 23% Less than Private Sector Counterparts
The advisory council on federal compensation recommended that Carroll County, Ill., be added to the Davenport-Moline, Iowa-Ill., locality pay area.
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