Stop Improper Federal Bonuses Act Advances in Senate
Legislation that would ban bonuses for federal employees for conduct violations has moved forward in the Senate.
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 Changing its Methodology for Making Catch-Up Contributions
The TSP has announced an upcoming change to its methodology for handling catch-up contributions.
Bill Reintroduced to Ban Bonuses for Some Federal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced in the Senate that would ban bonuses from being paid to federal employees for conduct violations.
Diversification Can Be Difficult For TSP Participants
The author describes pros and cons for adding more diversification options to the TSP.
OPM Issues New Guidance for Bonuses in FY 2020
OPM issued two memos with guidance on bonuses and performance standards in the upcoming fiscal year.
Financial Tips for Federal Employees
Here are a few bits of information for federal employees when it comes to their pay, benefits and retirement.
Norton Continues Push for Lifetime ID Theft Protection
One Congresswoman has been continuing efforts for several years now to give free lifetime identity theft protection to OPM data breach victims.
Defense Spending Bill Passes House with Provisions for Federal Employees
The House passed a defense spending bill that contains some provisions that would impact federal employees.
Salary Council Recommends New Locality Pay Areas
The Federal Salary Council recommends new locality pay areas, but not all Council members agree on measuring pay disparity.
When Might We See Imperial County Get Locality Pay?
What are the chances of Imperial County being added as a new pay locality next year?
