Bill Would Open FEHBP To All Americans
All Americans could sign up for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program under a bill introduced this week by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA).
Author: Ian Smith
House Democrats Want Pay Raise for Federal Employees
A resolution has been introduced in the House in support of the federal workforce in areas such as pay and benefits.
Obama Sends Thank You Letter to Federal Employees
The president sent a letter to federal employees welcoming them back from the shutdown and thanking them for their service.
OPM Issues Post-Shutdown Pay and Benefits Guidance
OPM has issued a memo instructing agencies on how to pay federal employees who were furloughed during the recent shutdown.
Agreement to End Shutdown Allows for 1% Pay Raise
The legislation that ended the partial government shutdown includes a provision for a 1% pay raise for federal employees.
Shutdown Comes to an End
The agreement reached to end the partial government shutdown means federal workers will be able to return to work Thursday, and it includes retroactive pay for those who were furloughed.
Senate Deal to End Shutdown Includes Retroactive Pay
The agreement reached in the Senate today to end the shutdown includes retroactive pay for federal workers who were furloughed.
Shutdown Having Impact on FedSmith.com Users
Results from our latest survey indicate that the shutdown is having a direct and noticeable impact on FedSmith.com readers.
What’s Happened to the Retroactive Pay Legislation?
The House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation over the weekend to provide retroactive pay to federal workers, but news about the bill has been quiet since it was sent to the Senate.
House Passes Bill to Pay ‘Essential’ Employees on Time
The House unanimously passed a bill to ensure that federal employees who have to work during the shutdown are paid on time.
