Legislation Introduced to Provide Back Pay to Federal Employees Furloughed by a Shutdown
Legislation has been introduced to guarantee back pay to federal employees who get furloughed during a partial government 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.
Legislation Would Provide Disability Insurance Benefit to Federal Employees
Legislation has been introduced that would give federal employees the option of buying short-term disability insurance.
A Chained CPI and Federal Employee Retirement COLAs
The chained CPI has been incorporated into the federal tax system. What does this mean, and will it have an impact on the COLA calculations for federal retirees?
Legislation Calls for 3% Pay Raise in 2019
Legislation has been introduced that would give federal employees a 3% raise in 2019.
Mnuchin: 90% of Wage Earners Will See Higher Paychecks Under New Withholding Tables
The IRS has released new tax withholding tables, and many employees should start seeing higher paychecks by February according to the Treasury Department.
Does My Locality Pay Rate Include the Basic Percentage Increase?
Does the locality pay raise percentage cited for 2018 include the basic pay raise of 1.4%?
New Record in Stocks: What Should an Investor Do Now?
Are you making money in the stock market? Will you change your investment strategy with the stock market hitting a new record high?
Best Travel Discounts for Government Employees for 2018
Are you planning a vacation in 2018? These are some travel destinations and money saving tips for federal employees.
TSP Announces Its End of 2017 Processing Schedule
The TSP has posted its processing schedule to close out 2017 which includes when 1099 forms can be expected.
Which TSP Funds Gained Over 20% in 2017?
2017 provided good returns for TSP investors. Which funds came out on top for the year?
