Funding the Federal Government with the G Fund
As we quickly near the latest debt ceiling limit for the federal government, the G fund will again by eyed as a temporary way to continue government spending.
‘Essential Employees’ and the 2013 Government Shutdown: Are You a Class Member?
Fallout continues from the October 2013 partial government shutdown, this time in the form of liquidated damages the government may have to pay up to 1.3 million federal employees. Do you qualify to be part of the class? Read on to find out.
Retirement Claims Backlog Grows Again in February
OPM saw its outstanding backlog of retirement applications grow for a second straight month in February.
Gallup: Federal Employees Better Off Financially Than Private Sector Workers
According to new data released by Gallup, federal employees are better off overall in their financial well-being when compared to their counterparts in the private sector.
Paycheck Does Not Equal Appreciation
How do you feel when you get your paycheck each week? Do you feel appreciated for your work? The author points out that showing appreciation to employees at work goes beyond just handing out paychecks.
Legislation Introduced to Cut Federal Pensions
Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) has introduced legislation that would change the pension benefit formula for federal employees to use the highest five years of earnings to calculate pension benefits.
The Early Withdrawal Penalty and Federal Law Enforcement Officers
Proposed legislation t would make federal Correctional Officers exempt from the TSP early withdrawal penalty that applies when retiring before age 55.
Comp Time for Part Timers
My agency or, at least, my location, does not afford part-time employees the option of selecting comp-time for hours in excess of 8 per day or 40 per week. Is this difference between full-time and part-time employees permissible?
Buying Votes With Social Security Benefits
The author says that the most basic problem in Social Security over the last 80 years is the way that Congress can use the system to buy votes today at the expense of workers in the future.
Legislation Allowing VA Secretary to Recoup Bonuses Passes House
Legislation that was introduced in January by Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL) that would allow the VA secretary to recoup bonuses from VA employees passed the House this week and now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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