Why is Another Pay Freeze Being Proposed?
OMB’s acting director explained the rationale behind proposing another pay freeze in 2020 at a recent Congressional hearing.
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OMB’s acting director explained the rationale behind proposing another pay freeze in 2020 at a recent Congressional hearing.
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Legislation has been reintroduced that would shield veterans from having to pay back benefits they received as a result of the VA’s errors.
OPM has issued guidance on how “use or lose” annual leave donations will be handled as a result of the recent shutdown.
Another effort is being made to provide a tax break to some federal employees who are reimbursed by the government for their relocation costs.
What is taking the pay raise so long to arrive? OPM’s director provides an explanation.
A report that targets wasteful government spending includes some pay and benefits for federal workers among its examples.
The President’s Management Agenda calls for action to establish special occupational pay systems for some federal jobs.
More details have been revealed about the suggested cuts to federal employees’ benefits along with the rationale for the proposals.
Recent proposed cuts to federal employees’ benefits appear to be the same as ones from past budget proposals. Here is a recap.