President Gives Fed Workers Holiday on December 24th
The president has issued an executive order granting Monday, December 24th as a paid day off.
Pay & Benefits
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House Passes Bill Increasing Retirement Contributions by 5%
The House narrowly passed the Spending Reduction Act, a bill that would raise federal employees’ retirement contributions by 5% over five years, beginning in 2013.
Diversity in the Workforce: Petition Filed Asking President Not to Give Feds Holiday on Dec. 24th
A reader who strongly believes federal employees should not have a paid holiday on December 24th has filed a petition asking the president not to make Christmas Eve an extra holiday this year.
Using an HSA: Tax Deduction Now, Tax-Free Money Later for Medical Expenses
HSAs are special accounts designed to give you a tax deduction for qualified medical expenses.
Christmas Eve Holiday Petition Now Exceeds Required 25,000 Signatures
More than 25,000 people have now signed a petition asking President Obama to give Federal employees an extra paid holiday on December 24th.
Christmas Eve and the Federal Employee
What is the status of the petition filed with the White House to give federal employees an extra holiday on December 24th?
Is Your Agency the “Best Place to Work?”
The 2012 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings from the Partnership for Public Service indicate a decline in job satisfaction among federal employees in areas such as pay, rewards and advancement.
Do You Want Christmas Eve Off This Year?
Should December 24, 2012 be an extra paid holiday for federal employees? Sign the petition if you think this is a good idea.
The Federal Pay Labyrinth
The author says that the idea of locality pay works well on paper, but in practice it has become convoluted after its planners began worrying about congressional support and the locality areas were expanded in size.
Federal Workers Alliance: No More Workforce Cuts
The Federal Workers Alliance recently sent a letter to House and Senate leaders asking that federal employees be excluded from further cuts as Congress embarks on its sequestration and fiscal cliff negotiations.
