FLRA Likely to Impose Restrictions on Canceling Payment of Union Dues in 2023
The FLRA is proposing to reinstitute restrictions on when union dues payments can be canceled by a federal employee.
Author: Ralph R. Smith
2023 GS Locality Pay Tables Published: Here are Localities with Highest and Lowest Pay Increases
Here are the 2023 GS locality pay areas with the highest and lowest total pay increases for 2023.
GS Locality Pay and Cost of Living
Why is my city not included in a GS locality pay area? The cost of living is very high and this seems unfair.
Are Federal Contractors Included in the 2023 Federal Pay Raise?
Are federal contractors included in the 2023 federal pay raise?
2023 Federal Pay Raise: Does Omnibus Spending Bill Provide a Bigger Raise?
Will Congress provide an additional amount for a 2023 federal pay raise? At this point, that is highly unlikely.
2022 TSP Performance So Far: Bad News for Stock Funds
TSP performance in 2022 has been dismal going down to the last few days of December.
What Are “Special Rates” for Federal Employees? Will They Receive 4.1% Pay Raise?
What are special rates for federal employees and how are they related to the GS locality pay rates? Does the 2023 federal pay raise apply to the special rates?
President’s Pay Agent Issues GS Locality Pay Decisions for 2023—and Beyond
The President’s Pay Agent has issued a report for 2023 GS locality pay and approved recommendations for 2024 GS locality pay that will add about 32,000 more to the locality pay system.
Whistleblower Complaint Reveals Flaws in Assessing Harmful Tobacco Products
A whistleblower complaint led to an investigation and changes in how the FDA evaluates the use of some tobacco products.
Seeking Higher Salary of GS Locality Pay? Here is Status of Requests to be Added
How does an area become part of a GS locality pay area? Which regions have requested to be added to GS locality pay areas and what is their status?
