Will Federal Employees Get a Pay Raise in 2013?
Will federal employees receive a pay raise in 2013 or will the pay freeze continue in effect for another year? Our best guess: A small raise for feds in January.
Federal Employee Pay News
Federal employee pay news: If it impacts pay and benefits for federal employees, you’ll find it here. Stay informed about important topics such as annual federal pay raises, the GS pay scale, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) including the latest TSP performance updates. You will also find articles about the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), and Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), or event legislation in Congress that could impact federal employees’ pay and benefits.
Legislation Would Limit Postal Execs’ Pay to $199,700
Rep. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) has introduced legislation to limit pay of executive officers of the Postal Service to the same level of pay as members of the President’s Cabinet.
Highest Paid US Postal Service Employees
Which Postal Service employees make the most money and where do they work? Here is the answer in data retrieved from FedsDataCenter.com.
Managing Variability in Thrift Savings Plans
A basic knowledge of variability is essential for managing your investments in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The author discusses some common mistakes investors make and ways to manage them.
Considering The New TSP Roth Option
The TSP will begin offering a Roth option in during the second quarter (April – June) of this year. The author provides some considerations for investors when deciding whether or not to utilize this new option in their TSP accounts.
House Passes Pay Freeze Extension – How Did Reps Vote?
The House voted late Wednesday to extend the pay freeze on federal employees and members of Congress for one year. How did each individual Representative vote?
CBO: Federal Compensation 16% Higher Than Private Sector
The Congressional Budget Office has released a study comparing pay and benefits of federal workers to workers in the private sector across wages, benefits and total compensation (wages plus benefits). On average, federal employees came out ahead in each case.
Pay Parity and Your 2013 Pay Raise
The debate over a pay raise for federal employees in 2013 is well underway. Pay parity with the military is a tactic proponents will often use to vie for a larger pay increase for federal employees.
No FEGLI Open Season In Near Future
According to an OPM source, there will be no FEGLI open season in the near future.
House Bill Would Extend Pay Freeze, Increase Retirement Contributions
Republicans in the House have introduced legislation that would extend the pay freeze on federal employees as well as increase employee retirement contributions under both CSRS and FERS.
