Legislation Aims to Help Feds Save More for Retirement
Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI) has introduced legislation that would encourage federal workers to save at least five percent of their pay in the Thrift Savings Plan.
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A Disgruntled Meeting Attendee Breaks His Silence
For all of us who dread that “Meeting Invitation” ding on our office computer.
Naval Veteran Relies on Training to Save Lives
Letter Carrier Miguel Munoz started his day just like any other, but it would end like no other.
House Approves Increase in Pension Contributions
The House voted Thursday to pass the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act by a vote of 218-199. The legislation is one that would require additional contributions from federal workers towards their retirement plans.
Lack of Detail Leads to Denial of Survivor Annuity
Here is another recent case that establishes the critical importance of dotting every “i” and crossing every “t” if a retired federal employee intends to give a former spouse a survivor annuity.
Bargaining Ground Rules Can be Complicated
Whenever a new term agreement or contract is negotiated, the parties generally exchange ground rules. The author offers a set of ground rules for Agencies to consider offering when getting ready to negotiate a new contract.
Results of Presidential Preference Survey
FedSmith asked readers which candidate will receive their vote for president in November. More than 9000 readers responded and the strong divisions evident among all Americans are evident in the results of this survey as well.
Suitability: When Conduct and Character Come Into Question
“Suitability” refers to identifiable character traits and conduct sufficient to decide whether an individual is likely or not likely to be able to carry out the duties of a federal job with appropriate integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness. The author considers some recent, real-life examples of why this is important.
FLRA Issues New e-Filing Regulations
In Friday’s (May 4, 2012) Federal Register, the Federal Labor Relations Authority announced that, beginning June 4, 2012, parties will be able to e-file in a number of proceedings before the Authority using the Authority’s e-Filing system.
Federal Employees Face Uphill Battle to Improve the Worst Agencies
A majority of federal employees braved the political and economic storms that hit the federal government in 2011 with their job satisfaction and commitment only declining by 1.5 percent, according to an annual survey of over 276,000 federal civil service workers by the Partnership for Public Service. However, employees at the lowest-ranked federal agencies sank deeper into a rut.
