Is There a Rule That GS-9 and Above Employees Cannot Get Overtime?
I am curious if there is a rule/law that GS-9 and above cannot get overtime or comp time. Is there such a thing as a unwritten rule that a station can have to prevent this?
Are Feds Planning to Fail in Retirement?
The author says that many federal employees are approaching financial problems as they near retirement due to a lack of planning. However, he says that with some basic planning for the future, they can not only survive in retirement, but thrive as well. He explains how this might work by providing an example of one couple’s retirement plan.
Managing with Blinders On
The author says that the government keeps millions of job applications as well as volumes of other data regarding the human resources process. However, he says that these data are viewed primarily as “records” rather than data that could answer a lot of questions to help agencies better manage their workforces.
Labor Department Issues Rule Allowing Federal Contractors to Discuss Salaries
A new Department of Labor regulation allows federal contractors to discuss and inquire about their own pay or that of their co-workers without fear of being fired.
Federal Employee Groups Urge Congress Not to Touch G Fund
Several federal employee advocacy groups sent a letter to Members of Congress this week asking them to oppose any legislation that would cut the interest rate of the Thrift Savings Plan’s G Fund.
FedSmith.com Users Think a 3% Raise in 2016 Would Be Fair
FedSmith.com users said in a recent survey that they think federal employees should be given a 3% pay raise in 2016.
Retirement Planning Advice For Those Over 70
I’m over 70 and planning to retire in my late 70s. Are there one or two key things I should be looking at to start planning?
‘I Saw the Elephant’ (in 1850)
Many Americans are ignorant about our history. A facility in Wyoming brings to life the sacrifices and hardships from the 500,000 pioneers who crossed the country on foot, in covered wagons and on horseback to settle the West.
Don’t Lie on the Federal Employment Application
A federal employee learned the hard way that if you hide a pretty important fact on your federal job application, you face dismissal from the job and possibly debarment from working for the federal government.
G Fund Rate Cuts and a Possible Government Shutdown: NARFE Discusses Priorities for the New Session
With Congress back in session this week, John Hatton, deputy legislative director for NARFE, told FedSmith.com that his organization has several priorities in terms of legislation it wants to see passed by Congress to help federal employees, including avoiding another government shutdown and interest rate cuts to the TSP’s G Fund.
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