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.
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.
Border Patrol Agents Offered 5% Bonus to Stay with the Agency
CBP is offering Border Patrol agents a retention bonus in an effort to combat a shortage of manpower on the southern border.
Credit Card Debt and a Good TSP Loan
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.
Is a C Fund ESG in TSP’s Future?
Could more environmental and socially responsible investments be coming to the TSP? The author describes how this might work.
Companion Bill Introduced to Provide Tax Break for Some Federal Employees
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.
L Funds to See Bump in Stock Holdings
The TSP is making changes to its Lifecycle funds by increasing the percentage invested in stocks and international stocks in order to improve returns.
Shutdown Causes Federal Employee’s Mortgage Application to Be Denied Which Leads to New Bill
Legislation has been introduced to encourage banks to work with federal employees impacted by government shutdowns.
Lawmakers Want to Know What the TSP is Doing to Address Climate Change
Should the TSP address climate change through its investment offerings? Two lawmakers are concerned about the issue and want GAO to conduct a study.
Many Federal Employees Should See Pay Raise in Upcoming Checks
A recent announcement says that many federal employees will see the retroactive pay raise in their next paychecks.
Senate Bill Would Give Federal Employees 12 Weeks of Paid Family Leave
Legislation introduced in the Senate would give federal employees 12 weeks of paid family leave.
