Your 2013 COLA: 1.7%
Social Security has announced benefit changes for 2013. The cost-of-living adjustment that Social Security recipients will receive starting in January will be 1.7%.
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Keeping Cash Out of the Mail
Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO) recently introduced legislation to prohibit federal agencies from sending cash in mass postal mail communications, including surveys where cash is included for the benefit for the responder.
Effectively Planning How to Use Your Annual Leave
The trick to using your annual leave effectively is knowing what the rules are that apply to you. A little advance planning may go a long way in helping plan your use of annual leave and making sure you have enough leave to allow you to do some of the things you want to do away from the office or your job site without taking a cut in pay while you are not working.
Federal Government Has Room to Improve When Hiring Disabled Individuals
According to a recent analysis by federal employment law firm Tully Rinckey PLLC, the Executive Branch is getting better at hiring disabled individuals, but there is still room for improvement.
Negotiability and Impasse: Critical Agency Decision Point
Federal unions are trying a tactic to keep otherwise non-negotiable proposals on the bargaining table. In this article, the Author discusses how an Agency might counter such moves.
Your COLA Increase for 2013: Less than 2%
The COLA increase for some federal retirees in 2013 will likely be between 1.5 and 1.7%. Here is an explanation.
Rasmussen: 58% Think Federal Employees Earn More Than Private Sector Workers
A Rasmussen survey released this week found that 58% of American adults surveyed believe that federal employees earn more money than private sector workers, and 64% said they believe private sector employees work harder than government employees. What’s your opinion? Share your feedback in our survey.
Readers Select Romney as Debate Winner
In a survey taken last week starting as soon as the debate ended between the two presidential candidates, readers indicated they think that Mitt Romney came out ahead.
Accessing Your TSP Account After Retirement
The Thrift Savings Program (TSP) is the primary retirement savings method for federal employees, and the benefits are well known. The author says that making withdrawals from your TSP account can be complicated and offers some considerations when deciding to make withdrawals.
Can You Get Time Off to Vote? Only in Rare Cases
The November elections are almost here, and federal employees may have questions about whether they can be granted time off to vote. OPM has provided some answers.
