Details of Obama’s New Parental Leave Policy Announced
The White House has released more details on President Obama’s plan for giving federal employees more paid parental leave.
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.
Obama to Give Federal Workers Paid Parental Leave
President Obama will sign a presidential memorandum this week to give federal employees at least 6 weeks of paid sick leave when having a child.
Lawmakers Want to Give Federal Employees a 3.8% Pay Raise Next Year
Two lawmakers are introducing legislation that would give federal employees a 3.8% pay raise in 2016.
Is Money Received After the New Year Income for 2015 or 2014?
Our agency’s first pay day was Friday January 2, 2015, which means that all of the pay for that date was earned in 2014. Am I correct in assuming that money is still 2015 income since it is actually received in 2015?
FedSmith.com Users Unsatisfied with Their Federal Careers
The 2014 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey results showed a clear trend towards declining morale among the overall federal workforce. It turns out that the negative sentiment and morale problems are no different among FedSmith.com users.
Comp Time/Overtime and the Pay Cap
I am a GS-15 Step 10. My Personnel Department reportedly has received direction from OPM that I cannot receive comp time because my salary restricts me from receiving overtime pay. I thought the agency could restrict the conversion of comp time to overtime pay but they do not accept that. Can you clarify for me?
Will I Get an Extra Pay Day in 2015… Or Not?
Will you get an extra pay day in 2015? The author clarifies confusion among some FedSmith.com users from his previous article about whether or not they can expect an extra pay day in the new year.
GSA Raises Mileage Rates for Traveling Feds
GSA has raised the reimbursement rates for federal employees traveling on official business for the government.
Night Differential and Annual Leave
Will I be paid night pay if I have annual leave for the whole pay period (80 hours); night tour is my regular shift?
Dave Ramsey Hates the TSP L Funds!
Should federal employees invest in the TSP L Funds? Not according to Dave Ramsey.
