After the Shutdown: Will Federal Employees Get Paid?
The threat of a shutdown is looming as many readers know. According to Jim Moran (D-VA), federal employees are unlikely to get paid after the shutdown is over.
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.
“The Path to Prosperity” (And a Five-Year Pay Freeze)
The House Budget Committee has released its proposed budget for FY 2012. Among other cuts to government, the proposed budget suggests a pay freeze for federal employees and an increase in the amount they have to pay for their pension benefits.
Protecting Military Pay in the Event of a Shutdown
Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) and Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX) have introduced legislation that would ensure military service members continue to get paid in the event of a government shutdown.
Negotiating Federal Salary: How Do Negotiated Pay Levels in Agencies Compare to the Average Federal Salary?
Recent articles have indicated that federal employees are not represented by unions that negotiate wages. Is this true?
A Perfect Storm for Federal Employee Pay and Benefits
“The Perfect Storm” was a riveting movie released in 2000. Federal employees have a front row seat while watching the political version of a perfect storm unfold. At stake in this scenario: your future pay and benefits.
Proposed Funding Freeze on Step Increases and Federal Promotions Not Included in House Budget
No doubt, many in the federal workforce were concerned about proposed amendments to the fiscal year 2011 budget which would have frozen funding for within-grade step increases and for promotions for federal employees. The budget has now passed the House without including these amendments.
Amendment to Restrict Funding For Federal Employee Salary Increases
Several readers have asked to see a copy of the amendment to H.R. 1 that would block funding for any salary increases for federal employees for the remainder of the current fiscal year. Here is a copy of this amendment to H.R. 1.
Freezing Federal Employee Pay (Done!) and Restricting Within-Grade Increases and Promotions (Proposed!)
There is a serious effort to cut back on federal spending with proposals to freeze federal promotions and step increases.
The Budget “Shell Game” and Your Federal Employee Benefits
Professional politicians are experts at trying to keep everyone happy–especially when it comes to spending money. Federal employee pay and benefits are a hot topic now and will continue to be through the 2012 election. How did the President’s proposed budget deal with the recommendations by the President’s own deficit commission in cutting federal pay and benefits? Here is a quick summary.
Positive Start for TSP Funds in January
All TSP funds had a positive return in January as the Thrift Savings Plan is off to a good start for 2011.
