Pay & Benefits
Your 2010 Pay Raise: 2%, 2.9% or 3.4%?
Will the 2010 average federal pay raise be 2%, 2.9% or 3.4%? All three figures are being used in Congress by different committees. Here is an update on…
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.
Pay & Benefits
Forget the Sacrifice: Bumping Up the 2010 Pay Raise
A considerably higher pay raise has been authorized for the military which may bump up the 2010 pay raise for federal employees.
Pay & Benefits
The Persistence of Pay-for-Performance in Government
Pay-for-performance may prove a boon to government, but experiences to date indicate much groundwork must be laid before assumptions translate into proven successes. "As someone who looks forward…
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FERS Sick Leave Credit and Locality Pay for Some Federal Employees Passes in House
The bill that would provide credit for unused sick leave for federal employees under the FERS retirement plan and change the pay system for federal employees outside of…
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The Proposed Federal Benefit That Won’t Die
A proposal to allow federal employees under the FERS system to get credit for unused sick leave did not get through the legislative process last year and was…
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TSP Changes Adopted in Tobacco Bill–Sick Leave Provisions for FERS Dropped in Final Legislation
The tobacco bill has been approved by Congress. The new legislation will make changes to the TSP but the final version does not include a change to allow…
Pay & Benefits
FERS Sick Leave Changes Dropped in Senate Bill: What Impact Should This Have on Your Retirement?
The Senate did not include proposed changes to the FERS sick leave program that would have given some people more money in retirement. How should this recent development…
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Paid Parental Leave Bill for Federal Employees Passes in House of Representatives
The paid parental leave bill for federal employees has been approved by the House of Representatives. The bill would provide paid leave of up to four weeks after…
Pay & Benefits
How Have Thrift Savings Plan Investors Reacted During Recent Stock Market Fluctuations?
Did investors in the Thrift Savings Plan put more money into the TSP stock funds in anticipation of a turnaround or continue to pour money into the G…
Pay & Benefits
Pay Parity and Your 2010 Pay Raise
Congress says it approves the idea of pay parity between federal employees and military personnel but doesn't indicate how much should be approved for a possible pay raise…