Norton to Donate Pay to Help Federal Employees
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) has announced that she will donate a day’s pay for each day federal employees are furloughed this year if sequestration takes effect.
Month: February 2013
Ayotte Proposes Extending Pay Freeze to Avert Sequestration
Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) has proposed legislation that would extend the pay freeze increase current federal employees’ pension contributions as a means of avoiding sequestration cuts, however, the Senate has said it will not be put to a vote.
Sequestration Puts Hiring and Bonuses Under Scrutiny
OMB has told federal agencies to slow down new hiring and apply extra scrutiny to handing out bonuses as a precaution for sequestration cuts.
Should I Come to Work Friday?
OPM has offered guidance for workers wondering if they need to report to work on Friday with the threat of furloughs at agencies.
FERS Valuable Benefit: Social Security!
Choosing the right Social Security election can significantly impact the amount of benefits you receive over your lifetime.
Farting and Discrimination in the Federal Workplace
The recent case involving a federal employee who was reprimanded by the Social Security Administration for passing gas at work had a humorous aspect to it, the author points out that there is a serious aspect to the case as well in terms of legal precedent.
Changes to Veterans’ Preference
A “sole survivorship discharge” will now enable a person to qualify for veterans’ preference.
Spousal Rights and Your TSP
What rights does your spouse have regarding your TSP account while he/she is still alive? What are their rights to the TSP after your death?
Coburn: Freeze Hiring for Selected Federal Jobs to Help Ease Budget Burden
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) is suggesting the White House freeze hiring in lower priority federal job vacancies to help ease the budget burdens the government is currently facing.
AFGE Pushes for Cuts to Contractors Over Federal Workers
In a recent statement, the American Federation of Government Employees said that costs for federal contractors are out of control and should be cut ahead of furloughing the federal workforce.