Call It “Extreme” Jury Duty?
An appeals court has no problem with a federal employee volunteering for multiple years to serve on a local county court grand jury and requiring her agency employer to continue paying her full salary.
Federal Workforce News
Stay updated with breaking news and major events affecting federal employees, including government shutdowns, office closures, emergency announcements, legislative developments, and nationwide issues impacting federal agencies and the federal workforce.
Letter Carrier’s Quick Action Saves Home
Letter Carrier Danny Paeste helped battle a house fire that he saw when he was on his delivery route.
TSP Funds Up in June
All of the TSP funds were up in June. The biggest winner for the past 12 months: the F fund with a return of 7.53%.
Social Security: A Program in Trouble
The Social Security program has financial problems. How serious is the problem? Here is a quick summary.
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Healthcare Mandate
Just one day after the Supreme Court announced its ruling on the health care law, 120 House Republicans have proposed legislation to eliminate the mandate to purchase insurance.
What Impact Will the Health Care Ruling Have on Federal Employees?
What impact will the recent Supreme Court decision on Obamacare have on federal employees?
White House: Federal Employees Need a Pay Raise
In a statement issued by the Office of Management and Budget, the White House has indicated strong objection to the notion of federal workers going without a pay increase in 2013.
House Votes to Place Holder in Contempt of Congress
The House voted Thursday to place Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for not complying with a congressional subpoena.
Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the health care law, saying that the individual mandate is valid as a tax.
Moran Introduces SES Reform Legislation
Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA) has introduced legislation to implement reforms within the Senior Executive Service to address issues such as SES pay and the SES rating system.
