Sex Change Operations by the VA
The VA is issuing a proposed rule to remove restrictions on transgender surgery for veterans.
Will There Be a COLA Increase in 2017 for Federal Retirees?
Will there be a COLA for federal retirees in 2017? It is too early to know, but the current situation is not positive. Here are the factors that will impact any adjustment for retirees in January.
Retirement Claims Inventory Remains Flat Over Last Month
The Office of Personnel Management received roughly the same number of new retirement claims in May as it did in April, however, because fewer were processed, the backlog of outstanding claims remained relatively unchanged.
Additional Leave for Some Future Federal Employees
OPM is proposing several changes regarding the use of annual leave by federal employees. The changes will not impact a large number of federal employees but could impact some future disabled veterans.
Life Insurance… Now for the Living!
What if your life insurance could also provide coverage for you during your lifetime? The author discusses the concept of using living benefits as they apply to federal employees covered by FEGLI and FEHB.
New Law Strikes ‘Derogatory and Antiquated’ Terms from Federal Law Books
A bill recently signed into law strikes words from federal law books such as “Negro,” “American Indian,” and “Oriental.” The term “illegal aliens” is still being debated in Congress.
Legislation Introduced to Prosecute Federal Employees Who Commit Crimes While Working Overseas
Legislation has been introduced in the House that would close a legal loophole to ensure federal employees and contractors are not immune from prosecution for crimes they commit while working abroad.
Accelerate the Tax Efficiency of Roth TSP Distributions
The author describes a technique known as the “The Back Door Roth TSP Withdrawal” federal employees can use to accelerate their tax benefits in retirement.
TSP Funds Flower in May
All funds in the Thrift Savings Plan are up in May and only one fund has a negative return so far in 2016. Here is a summary of the TSP performance results for each fund.
When Should I Receive Comp Time Rather Than Overtime?
My supervisor has deemed that GS-09 and GS-11 positions are not eligible for overtime pay and has been providing only comp time for overtime worked. We believe this is incorrect. Do you have any information that will tell us when it’s proper to receive comp time and when overtime pay should be paid?
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