OPM Provides FAQ’s on Upcoming FEGLI Open Season
The Office of Personnel Management has released some important questions and answers about the upcoming FEGLI open season later this year.
Great Customer Service? Congressman Gets Response from IRS After Almost 8 Years
Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ) is unhappy with the IRS. He recently let loose on the agency in an editorial in which he recounts the story of how a request he submitted nearly 8 years ago was only just recently answered.
Will the Petition to Repeal GPO, WEP Get a Response from the White House?
A petition started last month asked the White House to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset. As the petition’s deadline draws near, how likely is it that it will get a response from the White House? While those in favor of repealing these measures may not like the answer, a recent House hearing may still offer some hope.
Will You Get Paid by Uncle Sam When Filing an EEO Complaint?
When preparing, filing or presenting an EEO case, does a Federal employee generally get paid by the government or is the employee required to use leave or leave without pay?
If Only They Would Listen…
The author says that many federal workers do not feel safe speaking honestly with their supervisors and agency leaders. He discusses why this is a problem and how the federal workplace could be improved if supervisors and their employees would communicate more openly.
Disciplinary Action Process for Fed Workers Ripe for Change?
Change is afoot in Congress for the federal human resources system for rating and removing federal employees. Federal employees who have been around for awhile may think we are moving forward to 1978—the last major legislative change in these areas.
Congressman Wants to Ensure Federal Employees Aren’t Watching Porn ‘on the Taxpayers’ Dime’
Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC) recently sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee Chairman requesting that language be added to all future appropriations bills to ensure federal agencies block their employees from viewing or downloading pornography on agency computers.
House Committee Threatens Legal Action Against Defense Secretary Over Use of Personal Email
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) recently sent a follow up letter to Defense Secretary Ashton Carter demanding information that the agency has thus far failed to provide regarding Carter’s use of personal email for conducting official business.
Companion Legislation Introduced in the Senate for a 5.3% Pay Raise
Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate this week to go along with a House bill introduced last month that would give federal employees a 5.3% pay raise in 2017.
Should We Beat On OPM Again? Nope.
The author says that when the Metro system shut down in Washington, DC this week, OPM was faced with a difficult, and ultimately thankless, decision. He says the agency made the right call and examines the various options OPM was faced with and why he believes it was the right choice.
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