What’s Next for Federal Unions?
The author says that unions have become a more partisan topic in government and that there are likely to be changes under the incoming presidential administration that will impact labor relations.
Federal Employee Locality Pay Update: Holding Off Burlington and Virginia Beach
Will Burlington, VT and Virginia Beach, VA areas be added as locality pay areas in 2017? They will be added but not in 2017.
Combatting Rise in Medicare Part B Premiums for Federal Retirees
Some federal retirees may be impacted by a significant increase in Medicare Part B premiums. A bill has been introduced to minimize the impact.
Political Intrigue: Will Congress Derail 2017 Pay Raise? Will Government Shutdown?
Will there be a government shutdown? Will Congress derail the annual federal pay raise? A continuing resolution is in process but funding expires on Friday.
Extending FEHB Coverage for Children of Same-Sex Domestic Partners
OPM has published an interim final rule to create a regulatory exception that allows children of same-sex domestic partners living overseas to maintain FEHB coverage for an extended period of time.
What’s Wrong in the Federal Employee Conduct and Discipline System
The author looks at problems that he says exist under the current disciplinary system for the federal workforce and what questions he says must be answered to fix these problems.
Legislation Introduced to Reform TSA’s Screening Procedures for Transgender Travelers
Legislation has been introduced in the House that would require the TSA to reform its security screening procedures to be more accommodating to transgender travelers.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Stays Above 16,000 in November
OPM made a small reduction to its backlog of retirement applications, but it remains above 16,000 as of the end of November.
How Bad Are the Changes to FEHB Plan Benefits for 2017?
The average premium increase for premiums under the FEHB will be 6.2% in 2017. There are also many changes to plans in the program. The author describes some of these changes and how to find them for your preferred health plan.
OPM Reminds Federal Employees to Follow Dismissal Procedures
The Office of Personnel Management issued a reminder to federal workers to always be sure to follow dismissal procedures when emergencies or other special events disrupt the normal workday.
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