Pay & Benefits
Trump Formalizes Federal Pay Freeze Plan for 2019
Per White House announcement: "across‑the‑board pay increases and locality pay increases will be set at zero."
Management
OPM Instructs Agencies to Comply With Court Decision on Workforce Executive Orders
The Justice Department continues to consider next steps in the case.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Concedes Defeat on Retirement Cuts, and CFPB Encourages Credit Monitoring for Military
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Oversight
Watchdog Finds Faults with Hanford Workers’ Comp
The Energy Department failed to pay nearly $22 million in workers’ compensation pension payments over a 16-year period.
Oversight
Unions Demand Swift Reversal of Agency Policies After Court Decision
Justice Department says it is evaluating potential next steps after a judge invalidated most elements of President Trump’s three workforce executive orders.
Management
Judge Strikes Down Trump Executive Orders Limiting Federal Employee Union Bargaining
The administration's orders "eviscerate" collective bargaining rights in violation of the Civil Service Reform Act, judge finds.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Approves Spending Package With Military Pay Raise, No Labor Dept. Pay Freeze
An amendment to freeze the pay of Labor employees was not offered on the floor.
Oversight
Senator Wants Update on FEMA Contracts Ahead of Hurricane Season
The agency has come under increased scrutiny over noncompetitive awards in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Oversight
Watchdog: Pruitt Appearance in Trade Association Video Didn't Break Any Rules
Then-EPA administrator’s interview about clean water rules was within the purview of official duties, GAO finds.
Management
Labor Relations Board to Offer Buyouts, Early Retirement
The agency, which has battled flat funding levels for years, wants to re-balance its workforce and offices.
Pay & Benefits
Guaranteed Paid Sick Leave for Contractors, and Changes to the Annual Charitable Giving Drive
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Senator Tries to Ensure That at Least 14,000 Feds Have Their Pay Frozen Next Year
Republican introduces an appropriations bill amendment to hold pay level at one department, after failing to secure a governmentwide freeze as part of a separate spending measure.
Management
VA Secretary Reintroduces 'Gray Area' in Scope of Bargaining with Unions
Secretary unravels agreement that had clarified the issues that may be negotiated between labor and management.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Announces Contract to Replace Cumbersome Travel Booking System
The government will spend $9 million to replace the aging travel booking process.
Management
Cautionary Tales from Past Attempts at Pay-for-Performance
Merit board warns of pitfalls in changing compensation structures.
Management
Latest Plan for Trump Parade Reportedly Includes Tanks, Despite Congressional Prohibition
The defense authorization bill signed by President Trump on Monday blocks use of “motorized units” for November event.
Management
These Agencies Have Lost the Most Workers Under Trump
Agriculture and HHS have seen the steepest declines, while Homeland Security and VA have staffed up.
Pay & Benefits
A Rollback of Military Financial Protections, a Per Diem Increase for Feds, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
Federal Scientists Feel Stymied by Censorship, Politicization, and Departures
Survey finds an “unfortunate and dangerous” atmosphere for science in key federal agencies.
Pay & Benefits