Federal Offices Closed Tuesday In Honor of Gerald R. Ford
Federal offices will be closed on Tuesday in honor of former President Gerald R. Ford.
Month: December 2006
Ready to Retire? Readers Offer Advice to Their Federal Colleagues
Are you ready to retire? Some readers are looking ahead in eager anticipation. Others regret switching to FERS instead of having stayed in CSRS. And some HR advisors tell readers that if they plan ahead, a good retirement is possible but don’t blame the system for your misfortune if you don’t have enough money.
In Human Resources We Trust?
Some federal managers see HR officials as a necessary evil or an obstacle to overcome in getting a job done. Developing a relationship of trust between a supervisor and HR specialists can make the job of a supervisor easier. Here is a view from a former federal human resources officer.
Automatic Firing
The Internal Revenue Service does not play around with any employees who play games with their individual tax returns. The MSPB and a federal court recently upheld this theory as an IRS employee with improper deductions loses his appeals and his job.
Federal Circuit to the Rescue
A Postal Service employee gets a big win from the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. He had a sleep disorder that led to excessive drowsiness and he was late to work frequently. He gets another shot at disability retirement as a result of a new court decision.
Merry Christmas From President Bush to Federal Employees
President Bush has issued an executive order giving federal employees an average raise of 2.2% in 2007.
OPM Implementing 2007 Federal Pay Raise
OPM is implementing the 2007 pay raise but no one really knows what the final figures will be.
120-Day Suspension Upheld
A GS-6 accounting technician argued that a 120-day suspension was retaliation against her for union activity after she was charged with several offenses including making false accusations against a supervisor. A federal court, however, finds the suspension was not an abuse of the agency’s discretion.
Medical Evidence: What’s Acceptable? (Part 2)
Requiring medical information from a federal employee can be controversial. What can a supervisor do if the information provided is not responsive and how should the information be treated once it is received?
It’s a Good Time of Year to Tend Your Garden
The end of the year is a good time to do a financial check-up for anyone–even those who have been pleased with the results of their Thrift Savings Plan investments. Here is practical advice on how to maximize your retirement funds.
