Senators Want a 25% Pay Raise for Some Federal Employees
A group of 19 Senators sent a letter with a list of demands for protections for federal employees amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
TSP Politics: New Nominees Would Replace Some FRTIB Members
As the TSP moves ahead to expand I Fund investments, President Trump has nominated new members for the TSP’s governing board.
Bill Would Provide Hazard Pay to Frontline Federal Employees
Recently introduced legislation would provide hazard pay to federal employees at greater risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
One TSP Fund Ahead About 16% in April
TSP stock fund prices surged ahead in April. See how your investments fared in this volatile environment.
FEGLI and Beyond: Keeping Up with Your Mid-Career Life Insurance Needs
Does life insurance coverage from FEGLI make sense for federal employees in the middle of their careers?
White House Plans to Block TSP from Expanding China Investments
Reports have surfaced that President Trump intends to try to stop the TSP from making a planned change to the I Fund.
Lawmakers Still Fighting the TSP’s I Fund Change
Another lawmaker has introduced a bill to try to stop the TSP’s I Fund from investing in Chinese companies.
TSP Investors in a Bear Market
The stock market has been volatile and stock funds have been dropping in value. How have TSP investors reacted so far?
Will the TSP Offer Coronavirus Relief Provisions from the CARES Act?
The CARES Act allows hardship withdrawals from retirement plans, but it isn’t clear if the TSP will allow them for federal employees.
Coronavirus: Do Federal Employees Qualify for Emergency Paid Sick Leave?
The Office of Personnel Management has issued a memo outlining when federal employees can qualify for emergency paid sick leave due to the coronavirus.
