Pay Parity For Federal Employees and Military?
Will military and federal civilians receive the same pay raise in 2018? Here is how pay raises compare for the past 10 years.
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.
TSP Funds Sprint Higher
The I fund had the biggest return for the TSP in April and so far in 2017. Also, current good news and potentially bad news in Congress for TSP investors.
What Happens to My Benefits If I Leave Federal Service and Then Return in the Future?
I’m considering leaving federal service, however, I’m wondering what would happen to my benefits if I ended up coming back in the future?
How Much Will You Get in Severance Pay?
OPM has provided a worksheet to help employees calculate how much severance pay they may be entitled to if they are involuntarily separated from federal service.
Federal Employees: Overpaid or Underpaid?
Federal benefits are generally better than benefits offered in the private sector. This accounts for much of the disparity between federal and private sector compensation according to the CBO.
House Bill Would Guarantee Pay During a Shutdown
Legislation introduced in the House would guarantee federal employees’ pay in the event of a government shutdown.
Full Social Security Retirement Benefits and a COLA Update
Requirements for full Social Security retirement benefits are changing in 2018. Also, here is an update on the 2018 COLA.
OPM Renews BENEFEDS Contract
OPM has renewed its contract with LTC Partners to have the company continue providing BENEFEDS services to federal employees.
White House Confirms Intent to Propose 1.9% Pay Raise in 2018
There is now another indication that federal employees will receive an average raise of 1.9% in 2018.
Federal Employee Pay and a Government Closure
The government may shut down April 29th. A bill to ensure federal employees are paid has not been approved. Congress will only have a few days to approve funding after convening in late April.
