Bill Would Require TSA to Check Passengers’ Temperatures
Legislation has been introduced that would require the TSA to conduct a pilot program to check passengers’ temperatures at airports.
Month: July 2020
Agency Decision to Revoke Tentative Job Offer Not Appealable
Does the MSPB have jurisdiction over an appeal from an applicant who was made a “tentative” job offer that was revoked by the agency because of a background check?
Lawmakers Look to Pay Parity to Give Federal Employees a Higher Pay Raise
A group of House lawmakers are calling on pay parity with the military to give federal employees a bigger raise next year.
FedSmith Readers Plan to Take Advantage of the New L Funds
A majority of respondents in our latest survey said that they plan to utilize the new L Funds in the TSP.
FMLA is the Best Option for Federal Employees Facing a Premature Return to the Office
As federal agencies gradually bring federal employees back to work in their offices, what options do these employees have if they do not feel safe?
Legislation Would Require Federal Employees to Wear Masks in Agency Facilities
Legislation has been introduced that would require all individuals, including federal employees, to wear masks inside of federally owned facilities.
Federal Employees, Hatch Act, and Black Lives Matter
The Office of Special Counsel says Black Lives Matter is not a political organization with Hatch Act implications for federal employees and agencies.
Greed, Fear, and Your TSP Account
Stock market volatility can cause people to go to extremes in their investing. The author discusses what this means for federal employees and their TSP accounts.
Why a Roth IRA May Be Right For You
Federal employees can have a Roth IRA in addition to the TSP. Here are the basics of how this retirement savings option works.
Should Federal Retirees with FEHB Enroll in Medicare Part D?
If you carry FEHB into retirement, should you also enroll in Medicare Part D?
