Chances Increase for Small COLA in 2017
There is some good news for readers who may be hoping for any COLA increase in January.
Federal Employees and Retirees Face Hard Choices With Rising Premiums
Federal employees and retirees will face a series of difficult decisions over the next month as they think about funding their benefit contributions in the midst of rising costs.
Push Continues in Congress to Allow Federal Employees to Use Ride Sharing Services
Congress has introduced several bills recently that are designed to encourage federal employees to use ride sharing services such as Uber when traveling or commuting.
Can’t Make Your FEGLI Selections in Time? You May Have Options
Are you planning to take advantage of the FEGLI open season but can’t make your selections before the deadline? You may still be able to participate according to new guidance from OPM.
Changing to Elderly Index for COLA Calculation Will Be Insignificant
Legislation would change the COLA calculation for Social Security and federal retirees to the CPI-E index. It would also benefit those collecting spousal benefits.
OPM’s Revamped USAJobs – Improved or Just a New Coat of Paint?
The Office of Personnel Management recently rolled out a major redesign of its USAJobs website. Has the site’s functionality improved under this new look?
Workforce Disruptions Lead to Removal of 30-Year Employee
Incidents of anger, outbursts and threats in the workplace lead the agency to suspend then fire a long-standing employee.
Paying FEHB Premiums While in a Nonpay Status
OPM is proposing to provide agencies discretion in taking on debt for an employee’s share of FEHB premiums while the employee is in a nonpay status.
Maximum Earnings Limitations on Federal Pay
There are statutory provisions that can cause your pay to be much less than you expect after you’ve worked overtime or other premium hours, such as work at night, on a holiday or on a Sunday. The author explains how these work.
House Committee Wants to Know Why OPM Hasn’t Implemented GAO’s Recommendations
A House Committee wants to know why OPM has failed to implement a number of recommendations made by the Government Accountability Office intended to strengthen OPM’s information security systems.
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