What’s Happened to the Retroactive Pay Legislation?
The House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation over the weekend to provide retroactive pay to federal workers, but news about the bill has been quiet since it was sent to the Senate.
Month: October 2013
House Passes Bill to Pay ‘Essential’ Employees on Time
The House unanimously passed a bill to ensure that federal employees who have to work during the shutdown are paid on time.
FLRA Confirmation Hearings: Softball Questions, Vague Answers, No Substance
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs held hearings on the pending confirmations of all three FLRA nominees on September 25. The author suggests that Federal LR practitioners watch the session which is about 1 ½ hours in length to get an appreciation of how the process works and how almost no discussion of substance took place.
Helping Others a Joy of the Job
Sierra Madre, CA letter carrier Frank Rubio says that interaction with people is what he loves most about his job.
Think Before You React
An EEO complainant who blew his top over his company’s settlement offer through a mediator told the company they could keep it and just fire him. So they did.
Give Your Readers Clear Next Steps
Don’t leave your readers wondering, “What am I supposed to do now?” Use this technique instead.
Calculating Back Pay
Back pay for federal employees must be calculated in accordance with the requirements of the Back Pay Act. The author offers some details about how this process works.
House Passes Retroactive Pay Legislation
The House voted today to grant retroactive pay to federal employees who are furloughed as a result of the recent government shutdown.
House Vote Scheduled on Giving Retroactive Pay to Federal Employees
The House has scheduled a vote on the proposed legislation to give furloughed federal employees retroactive pay for the missed work days from the shutdown.
A Financial ‘Wake Up Call’ for Federal Workers
The recent government shutdown has left many federal employees feeling scared, stressed and wondering how they will pay their bills. One financial advisor has some advice that he hopes can help.
