Cato’s Recommendations to DOGE for Slashing Federal Employee Pay, Benefits
The Cato Institute has recommended that DOGE consider various cuts to the federal workforce.
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.
Biden Gives Most Federal Employees an Extra Holiday with Christmas Eve Off of Work
President Biden has issued an Executive Order giving federal employees an extra holiday on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024.
How Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees Work in a Government Shutdown
How are federal employees’ pay and benefits handled in the event of a government shutdown?
TSP Returns Down in December as Fund Returns Reflect Economic Changes
Economic changes can remain outside of headlines until there is a dramatic change. A significant drop in stock prices impacted TSP returns so far in December. Here is an update.
FEGLI Option C: Life Insurance for Eligible Family Members
How does FEGLI Option C work and who is eligible for coverage?
Lawmakers Urge Biden to More Than Double 2025 Federal Pay Raise
A group of lawmakers is urging President Biden to significantly increase the 2025 federal pay raise.
Locality Pay Areas in 2025
The latest President’s Pay Agent report contains important information about what federal employees can expect with regards to 2025 locality pay.
DOGE Acts Introduced Targeting Federal Employees
The DOGE Acts have been formally introduced and would directly impact federal employees.
TSP Releases 2024 Year-End Processing Schedule
The TSP has released its processing schedule for the end of 2024.
Merry Christmas! TSP Returns Setting Records
TSP returns are setting new records with the latest TSP performance data for November.
