Legislation Would Protect Federal Employees’ Pay During a Shutdown
One Senator wants to make sure federal employees get their full paychecks if the government shuts down later this month.
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 Expand TSP Withdrawal Options
Recently introduced legislation would change withdrawal rules to give federal employees more options when taking funds out of their TSP accounts.
New Administrative Leave Categories Established By Congress
Congress recently established three new types of administrative leave. The author explains how they work and to whom they apply.
International Fund Tops TSP Fund Returns in March
The I fund finished ahead of other TSP funds in March and for the first quarter of the year.
Why Do Current Federal Employees Get a Higher Raise Than Federal Retirees?
Why do current federal employees get a much higher pay raise than federal retirees? I am a retiree and feel that this is unfair.
Premium Pay and Pay Limits for Some Federal Employees
Two recent guidance documents from OPM highlight provisions affecting the pay for certain federal employees. The author explains what this means for the impacted employees.
How TSP Planning Changed for Public Safety Officers
Special Provisions federal employees who have a mandatory retirement age face unique retirement planning challenges, but fortunately there is a relatively new TSP law that can help.
Legislation Would Ban Bonuses for Some Federal Employees
New legislation would prohibit agencies from paying bonuses to federal employees who commit serious infractions under their agency’s code of conduct.
Is the TSP TOO Cheap?
The author says that one of the TSP’s greatest strengths (its low costs) can also be one of its greatest weaknesses.
‘In-Service’ Withdrawals and Your TSP
Federal employees are allowed to withdraw money from the Thrift Savings Plan while still working for two reasons: financial hardship and age. The author explains how these withdrawals work.
