Human Resources
“Less Anxiety” for Federal Employees?
A legislative proposal would implement a pay for performance system that would create "less anxiety" among federal employees.
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Retirement
Retirement May Pay More than Working
Many Federal retirees are on track for a 2.9% increase next year--and the figure is likely to be higher by the end of September.
Federal Workforce News
Pay Increase for Lawmakers Linked to Civil Service Increase
Members of Congress will be getting an annual pay increase along with civil service personnel.
Pay & Benefits
Your 2007 Pay Increase: Plenty to Make Some Happy and Some Angry
Active federal employees are on track for an average 2.7% pay increase in 2007. Many federal retirees will probably do better than that again in 2007.
Human Resources
New Rules for Federal Unions
The Department of Labor has issued new rules that require union members be notified of their rights as members of a union.
Federal Workforce News
TSP Investors Frowning From May Results
Red ink dominates the return rates for TSP funds in May. Here's why.
Federal Workforce News
Supreme Court Makes It Easier to Discipline “Whistleblowers”
The US Supreme Court issues a decision that gives employers greater leeway in taking action against a whistleblower when the whistleblower's actions were part of his official duties…
Federal Workforce News
Using National Guard on Border is Good Idea Say Readers–But Pessimism Dominates
Immigration policy and problems have become a political lightning rod. There is no lack of opinions on the issue. Most readers think using the National Guard on our…
Federal Workforce News
Firearms Training in DHS: Trivial or Significant?
A change in the agency's policy for correcting deficiencies in firearms proficiency leads to an unfair labor practice charge. The decision on whether the change was significant or…
Federal Workforce News
TSP Funds Drop Along with the Stock Market
Stocks have been having a rough month. How are your funds doing? Here is a quick summary.