Winter Storm Prompts DC Area Office Closures on Monday
A winter storm moving across the country has prompted office closures in the Washington, DC area on Monday.
Author: Ian Smith
Another Government Shutdown? What Federal Employees Need to Know
President Trump said that he thinks another government shutdown is likely. These are some important considerations for federal employees.
Bill Would Give Some Federal Employees a 35% Pay Raise
Some federal employees would see a massive pay raise if a recently introduced bill were to become law.
A Half-Century of Federal Pay Raises: Examining Patterns Across Administrations
How have pay raises for federal employees fared since 1970?
Legislation Calls for Termination of Federal Employees Convicted of Violent Crimes
New bills would bar individuals convicted of violent crimes from holding federal and D.C. government jobs.
FRTIB Responds to Comments and Finalizes Rules for TSP Roth In-Plan Conversions
The FRTIB has finalized a rule for Roth in-plan conversions in the TSP in anticipation of the feature’s launch later this month.
Can Federal Employees Contribute to Both an IRA and the TSP in 2026?
Eligible federal employees can contribute to both TSP and IRAs in 2026, with combined limits potentially upwards of $40,000, subject to income and IRS rules.
Keeping the FAIR Act Alive for the 2027 Federal Pay Raise
It appears that the longtime bill pushing for higher federal pay raises will carry on after the death of Congressman Gerry Connolly.
OPM Retirement Backlog Surpasses 50,000 in December as Federal Workforce Shrinks
The OPM retirement backlog grew again in December, but the data show that the new digital system is improving processing times.
OPM Issues Revised Telework Guidelines
OPM has issued revised telework guidelines for federal employees and agencies in accordance with President Trump’s return to in-person work directive.
