Can You Get Unemployment Compensation While Furloughed?
OPM has provided information for federal employees who may be wondering if they can get unemployment compensation while furloughed.
Author: Ian Smith
Will a Furlough Affect Leave Accrual and Retirement Annuity Benefits?
OPM has added additional guidance to its information on furloughs to cover leave accrual and retirement annuity benefits.
Ayotte Proposes Extending Pay Freeze to Avert Sequestration
Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) has proposed legislation that would extend the pay freeze increase current federal employees’ pension contributions as a means of avoiding sequestration cuts, however, the Senate has said it will not be put to a vote.
Sequestration Puts Hiring and Bonuses Under Scrutiny
OMB has told federal agencies to slow down new hiring and apply extra scrutiny to handing out bonuses as a precaution for sequestration cuts.
Should I Come to Work Friday?
OPM has offered guidance for workers wondering if they need to report to work on Friday with the threat of furloughs at agencies.
Coburn: Freeze Hiring for Selected Federal Jobs to Help Ease Budget Burden
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) is suggesting the White House freeze hiring in lower priority federal job vacancies to help ease the budget burdens the government is currently facing.
AFGE Pushes for Cuts to Contractors Over Federal Workers
In a recent statement, the American Federation of Government Employees said that costs for federal contractors are out of control and should be cut ahead of furloughing the federal workforce.
Desire to Increase Retirement Contributions Still Around
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) issued a statement today which reiterated a desire to see federal employees pay more towards their retirement.
Administrative Guidance on Furloughs
OPM offers some administrative guidance federal employees can use in the event of a furlough.
Panetta Tells DoD Workforce to Prepare for Furloughs
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told DoD workers in a message released today that if sequestration takes effect, the agency would be force to furlough a majority of its workforce.
