GPO Wants to Offer Buyouts to 15% of Its Personnel
The Government Printing Office published notice of its plan to send a request to Congress and OPM for buyout authority for 330 of its employees.
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Federal Disability Retirement under FERS or CSRS: The Applicant’s Statement of Disability
In preparing a Federal Disability Retirement application, a change in a medical diagnosis may require an amendment to the application. In such instances, should a change be implemented?
Federal Union Official Time: Myths Perpetuated, Realities Hard to Come By
The author discusses the recent House hearings on official time. He suggests that none of the parties to the hearing addressed a number of critical issues surrounding this topic. It appeared that everyone in attendance got to try for political points by no one addressed what is really at the root of the problem. He suggests that the truth is out there and can be easily found if you know where to look.
Grim Outlook for Social Security in 2011 OASDI Annual Report
The House Subcommittee on Social Security recently examined the 2011 Annual Report of the Social Security Board of Trustees that was released in late May and released some of the highlights that were found.
Rep. Tim Scott Introduces Empower Employees Act
Rep. Tim Scott (R-SC) has introduced the Empower Employees Act to give federal employees the option of choosing whether or not to contribute to a union by prohibiting the automatic deduction of union dues from any federal employee’s paycheck.
Sen. Burr Wants to Combine Departments of Labor and Commerce
Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) has introduced a bill that would consolidate the Department of Labor and the Department of Commerce into a single, new agency called the Department of Commerce and the Workforce (DOCW).
TSP Stock Funds Down in May–Up Substantially Over 12 Months
The stock funds in the TSP show strong positive returns for the year to date and the past twelve months despite having a down month in May.
‘Early Out’ Offer for USDA Employees Begins June 1
Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) was granted to the USDA which will allow the department to offer an early out option to all employees who meet the eligibility requirements.
Rep. Chaffetz (R-UT) Seeks to Restore Educational Benefit Fairness to Veterans
Seeking to restore fairness in obtaining GI educational benefits to America’s veterans and their families, Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) today introduced H.R. 2002, a bill designed to enhance an already comprehensive and improved GI Bill educational benefit.
Court Allows Federal Manager to be Sued After Firing Employee
A recent court decision has many federal managers and supervisors asking serious questions about their exposure and personal liability in civil or ‘personal capacity’ lawsuits for work-related matters and decisions.
