Congress and Your Federal Employee Retirement
Should a federal employee retire now to avoid unpleasant changes that may be implemented in new legislation?
Month: July 2017
Congressman Doesn’t Want Federal Employees to Stay at Trump Hotels
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced amendments that would prevent federal employees from staying at Trump properties when on official travel.
Labor Secretary Wants To Reform Occupational Licensing
The Labor Secretary is advocating loosening or abolishing some occupational licensing that could help lower agency labor costs.
RSC Budget Proposes Cuts to Pay, Retirement Benefits
The House Republican Study Committee recently released its 2018 budget proposal which contains cuts or changes to programs impacting federal employees.
Union Official Sues AFGE for Defamation
A district court has refused to dismiss a defamation action brought by a local union official against the union and at least one AFGE representative, thus giving this aggrieved union member, a former local AFGE official, a day in court.
Should the Government Fire More People? And How Should They Do It?
Does the federal government fire enough people? The author lists crucial elements he says are necessary in a proper discipline process.
Can I Be Considered a CSRS Re-Hire Under a Presidential Appointment?
Can I be considered as a CSRS re-hire? If so, how will my previous CSRS time affect any retirement benefits to which I would be entitled eight years from now?
Will 2018 COLA Exceed Federal Employee Raise?
Current federal employees are likely to receive a smaller pay increase in 2018 than federal retirees.
Legislation Introduced to Make Federal Employees ‘At-Will’ Employees
Legislation has been introduced that would make federal employees “at-will” employees, potentially making it easier to remove or suspend them.
National Weather Service Breaks Union Contract
The National Weather Service has terminated its 16-year contract with its employee organization, the National Weather Service Employees Organization.
