2013 Federal Employee Benefits Survey Coming Soon
This summer, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management will administer the 2013 Federal Employee Benefits Survey (FEBS) to a random sample of Federal Government employees.
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.
DoD Announces Same Sex Spouse Benefits
The Department of Defense has announced its plan to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of civilian employees.
FEEA Running Out of Money
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.
Defense Furloughs Cut from 11 Days to 6
The Pentagon is moving to reduce furloughs for civilian employees from 11 days to 6.
First Step Taken Towards 2014 Pay Raise
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 Donations Cannot Keep Up With Loan Requests
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.
DOMA, SCOTUS and 8/26
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.
Will Feds Get a Pay Raise in 2014?
Will there be a federal employee pay raise in 2014? Don’t hold your breath or plan an increase in your budget yet.
IRS Moves Out to Reverse Agreement on Bonus Payments
The IRS is moving forward with its attempt to nullify its earlier agreement with a union to pay about $70 million in bonus payments.
IRS Starts Process to Cancel $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.
