OPM Announces Nominations for Presidential Rank Awards
OPM has announced the call for nominations for the FY 2015 Presidential Rank Awards (PRA) program.
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You Are Getting a 1% Pay Raise in 2015 – What About Congress?
Federal employees will be getting a 1% pay raise in 2015. What about Congress and the vice president?
Successfully Seeking a Federal Job or Promotion
Agencies (and private sector employers too) are searching for the candidate that most closely matches the requirements for the jobs that they are filling. This means a generic résumé will not be as successful as one that is written specifically for a job announcement.
New Locality Pay Areas? Not in 2015
Will new locality pay areas be established in 2015? Here is a quick summary of the situation from the perspective of the Federal Salary Council.
Will I Get 25% Extra When I Work on Sunday?
Working on Sunday does not automatically result in Sunday pay. The author discusses what constitutes Sunday work, how much Sunday pay is, and conditions that may impact whether you will receive Sunday pay when assigned to work during Sunday hours.
Change in Leave Policy for Government Closure in Washington Metro Area
There is a change to the procedures for the closing of federal offices in the Washington, DC area. Providing an excused absence for employees on pre-approved leave will no longer be automatic.
Two Years Means Two Years
A retired federal employee missed the deadline to elect a survivor annuity for her new husband. She took her case to the appeals court when OPM turned her down. See if she fared any better with the court.
New Default TSP Account Allocations One Step Closer to Reality
Legislation that would change the default TSP allocations for newly hired federal employees has passed Congress and is on its way to the president’s desk for signature.
Federal Benefit Comparisons: Be Sure to Read the Fine Print
The author says that studies comparing federal benefits to those in the private sector miss a key issue and that there are substantial differences in the benefit packages across industry sectors.
Will You Have an Extra Pay Day in 2015?
Does DFAS handle your agency’s payroll? If so, you may find yourself with an extra pay day next year.
