Pay & Benefits
Life or Death
The government provides a range of benefits to families of federal employees who die on the job.
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Bonus Belt-Tightening
As the Obama administration looks for ways to cut costs, recruitment, relocation and retention bonuses come under more scrutiny.
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Drug War
Snowpocalypse postpones debate over how much federal employees are paying for prescription drugs.
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Waging Battle
A proposal in the president’s 2011 budget sparks new debate on age caps for federal employees who receive workers’ comp.
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Tax Trap
Changes to the federal withholding formula could mean unpleasant surprises when it comes time to file income tax returns.
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Recovery and Raises
Even if the economy improves, that doesn’t necessarily mean the average federal pay increase will go up.
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Healing Touch
Policy act provision makes it easier for employees to spend time caring for loved ones injured during military service.
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Benefits Breakthroughs
Congress passed major pay and benefits provisions in 2009, and the Obama administration has an aggressive agenda for next year.
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Premium Fairness
A bill that would keep premium rates at 2009 levels for CSRS retirees enrolled in Medicare is languishing in the Senate.
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Leveling Off
Some NSPS employees will see lower pay raises as the General Schedule transition begins.
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For Leave or Money
Managers urged to use time off to attract senior talent, but flexibility highlights concerns about accrual policies.
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Support Network
Government rallies behind the families of victims in the Fort Hood attacks.
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Pay Puzzle
Uncertainty over the federal pay raise has put the Federal Salary Council in an unusual position this year.
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Growing Pains
Some Pentagon employees’ salaries increased so fast under NSPS that it will be difficult to find a place for them when they return to the General Schedule.
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Leave With Pay
One idea floating around Washington recommends allowing federal employees to roll unused annual leave into their TSP accounts.
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