Government Grows Disabled Worker Ranks, Struggles to Curb Disability Discrimination
The federal government is getting better at hiring individuals with disabilities, but the author says that based on his experience, there is room for improvement.
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Letter Carrier Helps Customer
Letter Carrier John Townsend was making his rounds in the San Diego area when he had the opportunity to help an elderly woman who had fallen in front of her home.
No Pay Raise Until Congress Passes a Budget
President Obama said Tuesday in a letter to Congress that he will use his authority to give federal employees a 0.5% pay raise in 2013, but only if Congress passes a budget.
16,974 Employment Discrimination Complaints Filed in Federal Workforce in FY 2011
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released its annual report on the federal workforce for fiscal year 2011.
Federal Circuit Smacks Down MSPB Attempt to Expand Its Jurisdiction
In 1988, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on an employee’s right to challenge an Agency’s security clearance determination finding that such decisions cannot be second guessed by MSPB. The Federal Circuit short circuited MSPB’s latest attempt to undercut that decision and get jurisdiction over such matters.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Certification
The author says that most of the time, managers should not deny FMLA requests, but he says there are some rare instances when it is prudent to do so.
Federal Pay and ‘Fairness:’ What It Means for the Federal Workforce
The White House, Mitt Romney, and federal employee unions all have their own definitions as to what is “fair” regarding federal workers’ compensation. That debate is likely to continue as the election season intensifies.
FERS and CSRS Disability Retirement, OWCP Benefits, and SSDI: Comparisons and Contrasts
The author juxtaposes some common federal benefits programs.
Improving Health Care – A Better Way
The author looks at the recent health care debate and offers some ideas on how to better approach the situation.
The Tiered Approach to Retirement Income For The Federal Employee
There are many things to consider when determining an appropriate asset allocation for your TSP. The author discusses a 3-tier investment strategy that is designed to spread risk out over varying lengths of time.
