The Vice President is Poised to Get a Raise This Year
Congress allowed a provision to expire that would give an automatic pay raise to the vice president and certain political officials, but OPM says to keep the pay freeze for now.
Author: Ian Smith
Legislation Reintroduced to Provide Back Pay for Shutdown
Legislation has been introduced in the new Congress to guarantee back pay to federal employees furloughed by the ongoing shutdown.
New Law Allows Agencies to Pay Interest for Mistakes on Military Service Deposits
A new law would authorize agencies to pay interest to federal employees on mistakes made in calculating military service deposits.
Some K-9 Handlers Earned More Than the Vice President in 2017
Thanks to racking up overtime, some federal employees at the Federal Protective Service had salaries upwards of $200k in 2017. Are they legitimate?
House Democrats’ Bill to Reopen Government Includes Pay Raise
House Democrats have unveiled legislation to end the partial government shutdown that includes a pay raise for federal employees.
Can You Get Unemployment Benefits During the Shutdown?
Can furloughed federal employees get unemployment benefits during the shutdown? OPM has provided important information about the options.
AFGE Sues Government Over the Shutdown
AFGE has sued the federal government over the partial shutdown for requiring some federal employees to work without pay.
OPM Says It ‘Inadvertently’ Posted Sample Letters Suggesting Feds Barter with Landlords
OPM is walking back portions of sample letters it posted last week with tips for federal employees on dealing with creditors after a public outcry.
Bill Would Abolish Numerous Federal Agencies
A bill recently introduced in the House would eliminate multiple federal agencies if it were to become law.
NTEU Asks for Support for Federal Workforce in Shutdown
NTEU sent a letter to government leaders asking for financial support for federal employees amidst the partial government shutdown.
