Former IRS Employee Sentenced for Racking Up Over $824,000 in Fraudulent Medical Payments
A former IRS employee was sentenced for misusing his government health benefits in an effort to obtain opiate drugs.
Giving Thanks for Federal Workers
The author gives thanks to the federal workforce in honor of the work they do.
1.9 Percent Raise for Federal Employees Moving Forward
Congress is again punting on taking a role in determining the 2018 federal employee pay raise. Here is the latest on the raise issue.
2 Simple Things Feds Can Do To Be Far Healthier At Work
Sitting for long periods of time doing office work can be detrimental to your health in the long term. These are two simple tips to help improve your health when working in an office environment.
Arbitration: The Seven Tests of ‘Just Cause’
The author describes a seven part standard for analyzing the discipline or discharge of an employee which can help with upholding these types of decisions.
TSP Modernization Act is Now Law
The TSP Modernization Act, a bill allowing federal employees to make multiple age-based or post-separation withdrawals from the TSP, has now become law.
Extending Federal Employee Probation to Two Years?
A bill has been favorably reported by committee to significantly increase the length of a probationary period for a federal employee.
Executive Order Narrows the Scope for Labor Negotiations at Federal Agencies
The National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations no longer exists. Where does this leave federal employee unions and the workers they represent?
Determining Your Medicare Part B Premium Cost Has Gotten More Complicated
The 2018 Medicare Part B premiums have been released, but the formula for figuring them out has become more complex.
EPA Paid Almost $700k for Parking Spaces That Went Unused
A recent IG report found that the EPA paid almost $700,000 for subsidized employee parking spaces that went unused over a two year period.
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