Pay & Benefits
As D.C. Feds Face Nightmare Commute, OPM Urges Telework and Other 'Flexibilities'
Transit officials have urged customers to use Metro only if they “have no other option.”
Management
HHS Managers Said to Have Bargained in 'Bad Faith' Over Union Contract That Strips Telework
Department official says HHS supports telework, but not as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
Management
Appointee Watch: Border Patrol Chief Named as Record Vacancies Continue
Key nominations announced at Veterans Affairs, State Department.
Management
Largest Federal Employee Union Files Grievance Against VA
AFGE calls VA’s implementation of Trump’s official time executive order “inconsistent and haphazard.”
Pay & Benefits
Commuting Troubles for Many Feds, and What’s Next for a Pay Raise
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Moving Security Clearance Processing Out of OPM Won't Fix the Backlog
Although the expected order to move all background checks to the Pentagon will prevent duplicative efforts, positive effects may be limited.
Oversight
House Democrat Demands Information on Scrubbing of Obamacare Info from Medicare Website
Rep. Cummings suggests deletions without a public comment period may be illegal.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirement Claims Up Nearly 16 Percent So Far in 2018 Over the Same Period Last Year
Recent reports have shown that about one in seven federal workers is eligible to retire today, a rate that reaches as high as one in five at a few agencies.
Management
What Managers Want in Civil Service Reform
A letter to lawmakers highlights priorities including training and pay reform.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Bill Headed to Trump's Desk Restores Defense Long-Term Per Diem Rates
After years of failed efforts, lawmakers included a provision in the Defense authorization act to roll back a 2014 reduction in long-term travel reimbursements.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Approves Spending Package With Pay Raise, Setting Up Fight With House
Trump told Rush Limbaugh on Wednesday a government shutdown would be "a great campaign issue," further complicating the prospects for a spending bill.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Rebound in July, Flight Training for Vets, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
Labor Relations Authority Finding Provokes 'Preliminary Talks' Between Education, Union
American Federation of Government Employees examines alternate avenues to pursue complaints against management.
Oversight
FEMA Executive Ousted Over 'Deeply Disturbing' Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Administrator says the agency will revamp its harassment policies following an internal investigation.
Management
Senators: SSA Has Carried Workforce Executive Orders Too Far
Letter accuses officials of going far beyond mandates set forth by President Trump.
Management
In 4-Hour Hearing, Judge Suggests Executive Orders Ignore Half of Labor Statute
Arguments from the government, federal employee unions were heavily scrutinized.
Pay & Benefits
House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Telework at Agencies
Bill would prohibit policies to reduce telework like those announced for Education and Agriculture departments.
Pay & Benefits
Republican Lawmaker: 'It’s Long Past Time' for Federal Parental Paid Leave
Virginia congresswoman’s bill would provide 12 weeks paid leave to new parents, citing private sector practices.
Pay & Benefits
White House Opposes Senate Pay Raise Proposal
Office of Management and Budget again promotes proposed $1 billion inter-agency workforce fund instead.
Management