Official OPM Guidance on Coverage for Same Sex Spouses
OPM has officially released guidance on coverage for same sex spouses in light of the recent Supreme Court Decision on DOMA.
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.
Guidance from OPM on Supreme Court’s DOMA Ruling
OPM has begun issuing guidance for benefits that will be affected from the Supreme Court ruling the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional.
Legislation Would End Wage Disparity for Hourly Federal Employees
Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) has introduced legislation that would potentially boost the salaries of hourly wage federal employees.
OPM Selects Vendors for Dental and Vision Benefits Program
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has selected insurance carriers who will offer dental and vision benefits under the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) in 2014.
Are VA Employees Working Full-Time for Unions Hurting Patient Care?
At least 85 nurses in the VA are working as full-time union representatives. Two Senators are questioning the impact on veterans of federal employees working as full-time union representatives.
White House Continues Push for 1% Pay Raise
The White House has continued is continuing to push for a 1% pay increase in 2014.
Legislation Introduced to Closely Track Payment of Union Officials’ Salaries
The federal government currently pays salaries of employees who spend time representing unions. Legislation has been introduced to eliminate this practice.
Legislation Introduced in Senate to Require Federal Employees to Be Current on Taxes
Senators Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) and Mark Pryor (D-AR) have introduced a bill prohibiting the federal government from employing those with seriously delinquent tax debts.
Adding Fuel to the ‘Perfect Storm’ for Federal Pay and Benefits
Recent events involving a wide range of agencies are adding fuel to the “perfect storm” for federal pay and benefits. For those looking for positions, salaries or names of federal employees in agencies currently being cited in news media, FedsDataCenter.com will provide much of the information.
Releasing Names and Federal Employee Salaries (Since 1816)
Names and salaries of individual federal employees are available online. Here is why these data are publicly available.
