House Passes Legislation to Reimburse Federal Employees for Using Uber
The House passed legislation this week that would allow traveling federal employees to be reimbursed for ride sharing services such as Uber or Lyft.
OPM Authorizes Temporary Appointments For Trump Nominees
OPM has issued guidance to allow appointing Trump administration nominees to start working while awaiting Senate confirmation.
Democrats Ask Trump To Reconsider Federal Hiring Freeze
A large group of House Democrats recently sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump asking that he reconsider plans to impose a federal hiring freeze upon taking office on January 20.
How Much of a Pay Raise Will FWS Employees Get in 2017?
The author discusses the process for providing pay increases to federal employees under the Federal Wage System (FWS) for 2017.
Financial Fitness: Your New Year’s Resolution
For many people, the new year represents a fresh start. The author provides some suggestions on how to develop long lasting financial goals to put you on a path towards a comfortable retirement.
Planning to Resign on Inauguration Day? Here’s What Will Happen to Your Pay
Non-career appointees who resign from their positions on Inauguration Day have special considerations impacting their pay and benefits. Here is a summary from OPM.
Should Federal Employees Be ‘At Will’ Employees?
Should federal employees be “at will” employees? It is unlikely changes of this magnitude outlined in a recent bill will be implemented as there will be fierce opposition. Here is a summary.
Kerry Issues Formal Apology for Past Discrimination Against State Department Employees
Outgoing Secretary of State John Kerry issued a formal apology today to his agency’s LGBT employees for any transgressions they may have suffered due to their sexual orientation.
What The Latest Social Security Numbers Mean to You
The author suggests that the consequences of Social Security will arrive much sooner than the experts are predicting and says that we may actually have to repay the Trust Fund.
CBO Shows More Effective Means to Reduce the Deficit Than Targeting the Federal Workforce
The Congressional Budget Office has published a list of 115 ways to reduce the federal deficit in the coming years. The author points out that the options which target the federal workforce generally offer smaller deficit reductions than other items on the list.
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