Inadequate Resources Are Turning Fed Employees into MacGyvers
The author says that federal employees are being asked to do more with less and that it is starting impacting morale.
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.
Adding New Federal Locality Pay Areas for 2014
Federal employees in a number of metropolitan areas are likely to be included in new locality pay areas in 2014.
Take This Job and…
A letter carrier got a little too bullish in dealing with unpleasant working conditions at the agency and now finds he is out of a job. Read how.
FedSmith.com Users Say ‘No’ to Arming TSA Agents
Results from a recent poll indicate that FedSmith.com users overwhelmingly oppose the idea of arming TSA agents at airports and public transportation facilities.
Senators Propose to End Defined Benefit Pensions for New Federal Employees
Three Senators have reintroduced legislation that would end the defined benefit pension portion of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) for new federal government hires.
Cutting the Deficit By Altering Federal Retirement Contributions
One way to reduce the gaping federal deficit: Raise “non-tax revenue” by increasing employee contributions to federal employee pension programs.
Misuse of a Federal Law Enforcement Data System Leads to Removal
An “ICE” (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) law enforcement officer looked up family and friends in a law enforcement database and as a result had to fight criminal charges and a removal action. Things did not end well for him.
Shutdown Doesn’t Slow OPM’s Retirement Processing
Despite a partial government shutdown in the month of October, the Office of Personnel Managmeent managed to process over 11,000 outstanding retirement applications and lower the backlog.
Federal Employees Sue Government for Delaying Pay During Shutdown
Five federal employees classified as “essential” and required to work during the recent government shutdown have brought suit under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
2014 TSP Contribution Limits
Federal employees can contribute up to $17,500 in employee contributions to the TSP in 2014.
