2019 Federal Holidays
This is a list of all paid federal holidays for federal employees in 2019.
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.
Making Your FEHB Plan Choice for 2019
FEHB open season is underway. These are some tips on ways you can save money when making your health insurance selections for 2019.
Chance of an Extra Holiday at Christmas for Federal Employees?
Are federal employees likely to receive an extra day off on Christmas Eve which falls on a Monday in 2018?
New Locality Pay Areas Likely for January 2019
What are the latest developments on new locality pay areas for 2019, and where does next year’s pay raise stand?
Senators Still Concerned About Unexpected Tax Bills for Some Federal Employees
Two Senators are again pressing the GSA to do more to help some federal employees who could potentially face an unexpected tax bill.
Flexible Spending Account Contribution Limits Will be Higher in 2019
The 2019 contribution limit for flexible spending accounts will see a slight increase over 2018.
Federal Employee Pay and the Federal Salary Council
The Federal Salary Council has renewed its call for adding new locality pay areas and added one more geographic area to its list of recommendations.
The 2018 Open Season is Underway
The 2018 open season is officially underway. Here is some important information to help you prepare for making your benefits selections.
Taxpayers Have a New Guide to the Tax Law Changes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act modified tax rules starting in 2018. This new guide from the IRS alerts individual taxpayers to important changes.
Mid-Term Elections and Federal Employee Pay and Benefits
The change in Congressional control of the House will result in a new emphasis on federal employee issues. Here is an overview.
