Shutdown Announcement from the TSP
The TSP made an announcement regarding suspension of loan payments and the ongoing shutdown.
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.
Bill Would Withhold Lawmakers’ Paychecks During Shutdowns
Members of Congress currently continue to get paid during government shutdowns, but a new bill would change that if it were to become law.
The Vice President is Poised to Get a Raise This Year
Congress allowed a provision to expire that would give an automatic pay raise to the vice president and certain political officials, but OPM says to keep the pay freeze for now.
Legislation Reintroduced to Provide Back Pay for Shutdown
Legislation has been introduced in the new Congress to guarantee back pay to federal employees furloughed by the ongoing shutdown.
New Law Allows Agencies to Pay Interest for Mistakes on Military Service Deposits
A new law would authorize agencies to pay interest to federal employees on mistakes made in calculating military service deposits.
Some K-9 Handlers Earned More Than the Vice President in 2017
Thanks to racking up overtime, some federal employees at the Federal Protective Service had salaries upwards of $200k in 2017. Are they legitimate?
House Democrats’ Bill to Reopen Government Includes Pay Raise
House Democrats have unveiled legislation to end the partial government shutdown that includes a pay raise for federal employees.
How Much Did TSP Funds Drop in 2018?
TSP stock funds were all down in 2018 but bond funds are up. Here is a summary of how TSP funds finished out the year.
Can You Get Unemployment Benefits During the Shutdown?
Can furloughed federal employees get unemployment benefits during the shutdown? OPM has provided important information about the options.
AFGE Sues Government Over the Shutdown
AFGE has sued the federal government over the partial shutdown for requiring some federal employees to work without pay.
