Looking Back on 2024: Federal Pay Raise, an Election, and More
What were the biggest events of 2024 for federal employees?
Author: Ian Smith
Chinese Hacker Breached Treasury Department
A Chinese state-sponsored hacker accessed workstations and stole documents in a “major incident” in early December.
Day of Mourning Declared for Jimmy Carter; Federal Agencies Closed January 9
President Biden has issued an Executive Order closing federal agency offices and giving federal employees a holiday to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
2025 GS Pay Scale
The 2025 GS pay scale is based on a 2% overall average pay raise for federal employees.
Biden Issues Executive Order on 2025 Federal Pay Raise
President Biden has issued the Executive Order finalizing the 2025 federal pay raise.
Bill Would Relocate at Least 30% of Federal Employees Outside of DC
Legislation that would move many federal employees outside the DC area would also likely result in a pay cut for affected employees.
Stopgap Funding Bill Passes, Avoiding Shutdown
The Senate passed a stopgap funding bill shortly after the shutdown deadline last night, and President Biden signed it Saturday morning.
Cato’s Recommendations to DOGE for Slashing Federal Employee Pay, Benefits
The Cato Institute has recommended that DOGE consider various cuts to the federal workforce.
How Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees Work in a Government Shutdown
How are federal employees’ pay and benefits handled in the event of a government shutdown?
