Federal Employees’ Right to Use FMLA Leave
FMLA requires agencies to allow qualifying federal employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per calendar year for certain events.
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.
Federal Employees Underpaid: What About 2019 Raise?
Recent articles about a large pay deficit for federal employees may raise hopes for a significant raise in 2019. Don’t spend the money just yet though.
RSC Budget Echoes Recent Proposals to Cut Federal Employees’ Pay, Benefits
The 2019 Republican Study Committee budget blueprint includes a number of proposals to cut federal employees’ pay and benefits.
Senators Concerned About Unexpected Tax Bills for Some Federal Employees
A change in the new tax law is leaving some federal employees who move for work with unexpected tax bills. Two Senators are asking the GSA to fix the problem.
Contingency Plan for FLTCIP? OPM Says It Doesn’t Need One
A recent IG report said OPM needs a contingency plan for the FLTCIP. OPM says that is much ado about nothing.
Congressional Term Limits Without a Constitutional Amendment
A bill has been introduced in an attempt to limit the time an elected representative would likely serve in Congress without requiring a Constitutional amendment.
Tax Freedom Day is April 19
Tax Freedom Day falls on April 19 this year. What is the significance of this event?
Is Pay for Performance Coming?
Is pay for performance coming anytime soon to government? The author is doubtful despite saying that he thinks such a system could work if done correctly.
TSP and Combat Zone Pay
I contributed to the Thrift Savings Plan from tax exempt combat zone pay. What will happen when I begin withdrawing money from the TSP?
Agency Administration: Highest Paid Federal Jobs in HR and EEO
Where are the highest paid federal positions in human resources and EEO? Here are the agencies with the highest paid employees for each of these categories.
