Federal Workforce News
TSP Funds Hit Positive Notes in Starting Off 2007
The TSP is one of the best retirement plans available compared to the 401(k) plans used by the private sector. The funds have continued to provide a substantial…
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Pay & Benefits
Some TSP Investors Lost Money to Thieves: Who Will Pay for the Loss?
Will the TSP repay investors who lost money when thieves withdrew money from their TSP accounts? If you are not one of the investors who lost money, do…
Federal Workforce News
Sick Leave and FERS: Leave Abuse? Justifiable Cheating? Flexible Ethics?
About 1/3 of readers think it is ethical for a federal employee to sick leave without a medical reason and about 1/3 have taken sick leave when they…
Federal Workforce News
Do You Lie to Yourself About Retirement?
Retirement is a desirable goal for most people. Are you being honest with yourself about how much money you will have and how much you will actually need?…
Federal Workforce News
Some Federal Employees Will Be Getting A Little More Money in February
GSA has approved an increase in the mileage rate for federal employees using their own vehicles for agency business.
Court Cases
Lying Didn’t Work Before–Perhaps It Will Work Better the 2nd Time
An employee being fired for submitting false information apparently sent in more false information when responding to the proposed removal.
Federal Workforce News
TSP Participants Happy With Program
TSP participants generally like the TSP program and many think there should be more investment options.
Federal Workforce News
GAO To Allow Reimbursement of Home Internet Access for Some
GAO says that federal agencies can reimburse employees who use high speed internet access at home in connection with the agency's telecommuting program.
Pay & Benefits
2007 Pay for Feds Lags Private Sector
Merit pay is rampant in the private sector. In the federal government, equal pay raises across the board are the norm although a report issued in 2006 shows…
Human Resources
Feeling the Heat of Your Political Passions? Have Another Latte Before Hitting the Send Button
Violating the Hatch Act can get a federal employee into trouble. Two new cases have again demonstrated that sending an e-mail while on duty in a government building…