House Passes Bills Impacting Veterans and VA
The House has passed several bills that would impact veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs in various ways. Here is a summary of these bills.
The House has passed several bills that would impact veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs in various ways. Here is a summary of these bills.
The latest available federal employee salary data are now available for searching on FedsDataCenter.com. Here is a guide on how to use this database.
VA Secretary Robert McDonald set off a political firestorm this week when he made comments comparing the wait times at VA hospitals to those at lines for rides at Disney World. Lawmakers are coming out of the woodwork condemning the remarks. Should McDonald resign or is the controversy overblown?
The author reminds federal workers that the new rules regarding salary based coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act do not apply to them. However, he explains what the new rules are and what they could mean for the federal workforce.
The author analyses historical data to determine whether or not human resources offices within the federal government are shrinking.
Washington, DC was ranked as the most physically fit city in the country according to a recent report.
OPM writes that a funding lapse may lead to more contact from Retirement Services. This is not good news for those who are planning to file or are waiting on a retirement application.
If you are a federal employee facing a relocation for work, these are some tips that can help save you save money on your move.
In the latest survey among FedSmith.com readers, Donald Trump is the clear winner. Many Democrats are hoping Bernie Sanders will prevail in his quest for the nomination as the candidate for the Democrats. His continuing run is having an impact in this voter preference survey and highlights the extent of his impact among Democrats.
Two Senators have introduced legislation that would provide enhanced retirement benefits to nearly 30,000 federal employees in law enforcement.