The Cost of the 2013 Pay Raise
Starting after March 27, 2013, federal employees can expect a 0.5% pay raise after having no raises for the last two years. How much does this pay increase add to the federal budget?
Author: Ian Smith
House Votes to Extend Pay Freeze
The House voted Tuesday to block the scheduled 0.5% pay raise for federal employees for 2013 which would effectively extend the pay freeze for another year.
The Best of 2012
From proposed pension changes to a petition for an extra day off at Christmas to the end of the pay freeze, here are the top stories on FedSmith.com in 2012.
Opposition Grows to Congressional Pay Raise
A growing number of voices in Congress have come out against President Obama’s executive order giving Congress a 0.5% pay raise.
GAO: Postal Service’s Financial Liabilities Challenging Its Sustainability
A new GAO report said that the financial liabilities of the retiree health benefits fund of the Postal Service are challenging its sustainability.
Vice President and Congress Getting Raises Too
An executive order was issued Thursday which will make the end to the pay freeze for the federal workforce official in the spring. But federal employees aren’t the only ones who are getting a pay raise from the deal.
How Many Holidays Will You Get in 2013?
Federal employees will get ten paid holidays in 2013 as defined by OPM.
OPM Preparing for Possibility of Furloughs
OPM has issued HR guidance for agencies and employees in preparation for the possibility of furloughs related to the “fiscal cliff” negotiations.
Winners from the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act
The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 takes effect on December 27, 2012. Who among the federal workforce is likely to gain the most from this new law?
Risk of Sequestration Haunts Federal Employees
A group of panelists discuss what federal employees can expect if lawmakers miss the fiscal cliff deadline.
