Bill Would Guarantee Time and a Half Pay for Border Patrol Agents
Legislation has been introduced that would give time and a half pay for certain hours of overtime to Border Patrol agents.
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Legislation has been introduced that would give time and a half pay for certain hours of overtime to Border Patrol agents.
CBP is offering Border Patrol agents a retention bonus in an effort to combat a shortage of manpower on the southern border.
The author says that taking a loan from your TSP is something you should generally avoid, but there are times when it can make sense.
Could more environmental and socially responsible investments be coming to the TSP? The author describes how this might work.
A second bill has been introduced to provide a tax break to some federal employees who are reimbursed by the government for their relocation costs.
The TSP is making changes to its Lifecycle funds by increasing the percentage invested in stocks and international stocks in order to improve returns.
Legislation has been introduced to encourage banks to work with federal employees impacted by government shutdowns.
Should the TSP address climate change through its investment offerings? Two lawmakers are concerned about the issue and want GAO to conduct a study.
A recent announcement says that many federal employees will see the retroactive pay raise in their next paychecks.
Legislation introduced in the Senate would give federal employees 12 weeks of paid family leave.