DoD Announces Same Sex Spouse Benefits
The Department of Defense has announced its plan to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of civilian employees.
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The Department of Defense has announced its plan to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of civilian employees.
FEEA is running out of money due primarily to loans because of furloughs. Here is how to donate or to apply for a loan from the organization.
The Pentagon is moving to reduce furloughs for civilian employees from 11 days to 6.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations has made the first step towards granting a 1% pay raise for federal employees in 2014 by affirming its support for a pay increase for DoD civilian employees.
FEEA received a record number of aid requests in July, primarily from federal employees seeking relief from furloughs. The organization said that the donations it is receiving are not keeping up with the demand for loans.
August 26, 2013, is an important day for federal employees and retirees who are in legally recognized same-sex marriages. The author explains the significance of this date for people in this situation.
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The IRS is moving forward with its attempt to nullify its earlier agreement with a union to pay about $70 million in bonus payments.
Politics trumps the labor agreement as the IRS is working to cancel bonuses for union workers despite earlier comments from the agency that is was required to make the payments. Look for an unfair labor practice from the union and why the agency is likely to lose in the long run.
OPM has officially released guidance on coverage for same sex spouses in light of the recent Supreme Court Decision on DOMA.