What Impact Does the Continuing Resolution Have on the 2022 Federal Pay Raise?
Will the continuing resolution have an impact on the 2022 federal pay raise for federal employees?
Handshake Agreements in the Workplace
Handshake agreements in the workplace can lead to problems. This is one example of a breakdown of trust between an employee and a supervisor.
Congressional Leaders Reach Deal to Hike Debt Limit
The House has passed a bill that would allow the Senate to raise the country’s borrowing limit with a simple majority vote.
Court Temporarily Halts Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors
A U.S. district court in Georgia halted the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors on Tuesday, writing that the president likely exceeded his authority.
Deferred Pension vs. Postponement vs. MRA+10
Federal employees who retire early have some important choices to make regarding their pensions and health insurance.
Christmas Eve is on a Friday: Still Hoping for Another Holiday?
Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2021. Christmas Eve is on December 24th and that is a holiday for most federal employees. Will there be an additional day off?
Debt Limit Could be Reached by December 21
A new analysis shows that the federal government could run out of money to pay its bills before Christmas.
Retirement Backlog Creeps Higher to End November
OPM’s retirement backlog has climbed to levels in 2021 not seen in years. Are more federal employees retiring this year than in previous years?
Social Security: The COVID Storm That Wasn’t
The author says that the COVID recession did not cause financial distress for Social Security, an outcome he had not anticipated.
Administrative Leave Available for Getting a COVID Booster Shot
Federal agencies must grant administrative leave to eligible federal employees to get COVID booster shots or to assist their family members with getting vaccinations.
