VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act Tackles the Issue of Firing Insufficient Workers Without Pitfalls
The VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act is expected to become law. These are some of the key changes impacting employee disciplinary procedures.
House Passes Bill That Would Establish Employee Awards Program at DHS
The House has passed legislation that would create a series of new initiatives to improve the morale of DHS employees.
It’s Time That FLRA Should Tell Us Some Things
The author says that the FLRA has destroyed its reputation as a neutral body and suggests it may be time for a report about happenings at the agency.
EPA Officially Ends Employee Gym Membership Benefits
The EPA has announced that it will be formally ending its fitness benefits program for agency employees.
Clinical Psychologist Convicted for His Role in $600 Million Social Security Disability Scheme
A clinical psychologist in Kentucky has been convicted for his role in a scheme to defraud the Social Security Administration of more than $600 million.
OPM Issues Warning About Annuity Scam
OPM recently issued an alert about a scam that is targeting the annuities of retired federal employees.
Supreme Court Rules Patent Office Cannot Restrict Free Speech
The Supreme Court has concluded that the Patent and Trademark Office cannot discriminate against trademark designations it deems disparaging or inappropriate.
Annual COLA Inching Toward 2% for January 2018
The COLA increase for 2018 is edging higher. Here is an outlook for the 2018 COLA and proposals that could impact your current and future federal retirement.
Legislation Reintroduced to Give Tax Credit to Federal Employees Serving in Combat Zones
Legislation has been introduced to give the same tax credit to federal employees that military personnel get when working in a combat zone.
Letters Express Opposition to Proposed Benefits Cuts
Two letters were sent last week to Congress expressing opposition to proposed cuts to federal employee benefits in the White House’s budget proposal.
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