Average Federal Employee Pay and the Shutdown
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Pay & Benefits
Get the latest federal employee pay news, including updates on federal pay raises, GS pay scale changes, locality pay, and federal compensation policy. Stay informed on TSP news, TSP fund performance, contribution limits, and investment updates. This category also covers FEHB premiums, FEGLI rates, FEDVIP dental and vision benefits, and major OPM policy changes, federal workforce legislation, and other developments that impact federal employee pay, benefits, and take‑home compensation.
Another Bill Would Allow Access to TSP Funds During Shutdown
Another bill has been introduced to allow federal employees to access the TSP without penalty during the shutdown.
Shutdown, No Pay and Ethics for Federal Employees
The partial government shutdown continues. What are feds doing to cope with the disruption? Is crowdfunding consistent with federal ethics rules?
Financial Considerations When Leaving for a Private Sector Job
Thinking of leaving your job as a federal employee? These are some important financial considerations to keep in mind when moving to the private sector.
Bill Would Authorize Interest Free Loans During the Shutdown
A new legislative proposal would require the Treasury Department to make interest free loans available to federal employees during the shutdown.
Bill Would Let Federal Employees Withdraw From Their Retirement Funds During Shutdown
Recently introduced legislation would let federal employees and contractors withdraw from retirement accounts without penalty during the shutdown.
President Trump Signs Back Pay Bill
President Trump has signed legislation into law that guarantees back pay to federal employees.
Bill Introduced to Formally Block Automatic Pay Raises for Senior Officials
Legislation has been introduced to formalize the continuation of a pay freeze on the vice president and other senior officials during the shutdown.
Will FEHB Coverage Continue During a Shutdown?
Does FEHB coverage ever cease under a partial government shutdown?
Bill Would Let Federal Employees Tap Their TSP Funds During Shutdown
Recently introduced legislation would allow excepted federal employees to withdraw from the TSP with no penalties to have money during shutdowns.
