Federal Employees Having No Luck So Far With Furlough Appeals
The latest MSPB annual report contains figures on the status of appeals from last year’s furloughs filed by the federal workforce.
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.
Legislation Introduced to Stop EPA Carbon Rule
Two House members are introducing legislation that would block the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule that would set caps on carbon emissions from existing power plants.
Recognition for Highest Performing SES Members
Members of the Senior Executive Service are supposed to compensated based on performance. Annual awards can be substantial but were canceled last year with no recognition of the highest performing SES members.
Shinseki Resigns Over Escalating VA Scandal
President Obama announced Friday that he has accepted the resignation of VA secretary Eric Shinseki over the growing problems at the agency.
Know Your Rights As A Federal Employee To Avoid Unfair Treatment
One of the elements that makes a career with the federal government so attractive is the myriad rights with which a federal employee is endowed. The author highlights some of the most important of these rights.
Your Minimum Retirement Age and How it Will Impact Your Federal Employee Annuity
Under the Federal Employee Retirement System, there is an option for a federal employee to retire at the minimum retirement age with as little as 10 years of service. This option is commonly referred to as MRA+10, but OPM has another name which is equally descriptive: reduced.
37th Los Angeles Postmaster Takes Helm
Al Santos recently became the 37th postmaster of Los Angeles.
House Votes to Give 1.8% Pay Raise to Military
The House passed legislation today that provides for an automatic 1.8% pay raise for military members.
Firing Tax Delinquent Feds Still on the Table
A bill that was introduced last year to terminate federal employees with “seriously delinquent” tax debts appears to slowly be making its way through the Senate.
Bill Would Stop Congressmen From Flying First Class at Taxpayer Expense
Legislation introduced this week takes aim at members of Congress who use taxpayer provided funds to fly first class.
