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.
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.
How Federal Employees Can Avoid Overpaying for Life Insurance
How can you avoid overpaying for life insurance as a federal employee?
Senators Don’t Want Veterans to Pay for VA’s Benefits Errors
Legislation has been reintroduced that would shield veterans from having to pay back benefits they received as a result of the VA’s errors.
What Impact Did the Shutdown Have on ‘Use or Lose’ Annual Leave Donations?
OPM has issued guidance on how “use or lose” annual leave donations will be handled as a result of the recent shutdown.
Legislation Reintroduced to Provide Tax Break to Some Federal Employees
Another effort is being made to provide a tax break to some federal employees who are reimbursed by the government for their relocation costs.
2019 Retroactive Pay Raise is Almost Here
What is taking the pay raise so long to arrive? OPM’s director provides an explanation.
Report on Government Waste Targets Step Increases, SRS
A report that targets wasteful government spending includes some pay and benefits for federal workers among its examples.
New Pay Systems Proposed for Some Federal Jobs
The President’s Management Agenda calls for action to establish special occupational pay systems for some federal jobs.
Details Revealed on Proposed Benefits Cuts
More details have been revealed about the suggested cuts to federal employees’ benefits along with the rationale for the proposals.
Lawmakers Continue Pushing Back Pay for Federal Contractors
A group of House lawmakers are still working to secure back pay for federal contractors from the recent government shutdown.
