Human Resources
Firing a Fed May Be Harder Than Ever
Firing a probationary employee may not be as easy as it once was. Who qualifies as a probationary employee? The MSPB says there is confusion in the bureaucracy…
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Federal Workforce News
TSP Funds Shine on Investors in 2006
TSP investors should be happy as all funds come out ahead in 2006--and some come out way ahead!
Human Resources
Federal Offices Closed Tuesday In Honor of Gerald R. Ford
Federal offices will be closed on Tuesday in honor of former President Gerald R. Ford.
Pay & Benefits
Merry Christmas From President Bush to Federal Employees
President Bush has issued an executive order giving federal employees an average raise of 2.2% in 2007.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Implementing 2007 Federal Pay Raise
OPM is implementing the 2007 pay raise but no one really knows what the final figures will be.
Pay & Benefits
2.7% Federal Raise Headed for the Trash Heap?
The possibility of a 2.7% average raise for federal employees took a decidedly negative turn this week with the announcement that Congress will, in effect, keep the continuing…
Federal Workforce News
Firing Employee in Drug Rehab Clear Violation of Labor Agreement Says Court
An employee who was in a drug testing program at an Air Force Base was fired. A court finds that the termination was in clear violation of the…
Federal Workforce News
TSP S Fund Continues to Shine
All TSP investors have a reason to be happy with the returns for November. Surprisingly, the S fund had the best return for the month and the I…
Pay & Benefits
Your 2007 Pay Raise Will Be…
The process of determining the 2007 pay raise amount is moving along slowly. But, while the process is moving, there is no final answer on the question of…
Retirement
Another Retirement Option? Roth IRA’s and the Federal Employee
As a federal employee, you cannot invest in a Roth IRA within the Thrift Savings Plan. But you may still have the option of using a Roth IRA…