Administrative Guidance on Furloughs
OPM offers some administrative guidance federal employees can use in the event of a furlough.
Passing Laws and Joints in the State of Washington
The voters in Washington state recently legalized marijuana. The author, who is a resident of Washington, discusses the new law and what it might mean for federal employees who live or work there.
Interesting Twists in OPM’s Official Time Report
The author raises some questions about the validity of this year’s official time report.
Panetta Tells DoD Workforce to Prepare for Furloughs
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told DoD workers in a message released today that if sequestration takes effect, the agency would be force to furlough a majority of its workforce.
What if Your Income Dropped by 40%?
Imagine you’re retired and living on a fixed income of $5,200/month. But suddenly your income dropped to $3,000/month. What changes would you have to make? Would you be able to stay retired? Who is faced with this situation?
The Complexities of FMLA
The author says that FMLA is not an anti-discrimination law, it is an entitlement law and a very complex one. He walks through some hypothetical scenarios to help explain some of these complexities.
House Votes to Extend Pay Freeze (Again)
The House voted today to block the 0.5% pay increase for federal employees that is set to go into effect this spring.
DeSantis: Pay Raise Indicative of Runaway Government Spending
The proposed pay raise for federal employees has stirred debate this week as the vote in the House to extend the pay freeze approaches. One of the latest people to weigh in is the bill’s sponsor, Congressman Ron DeSantis (R-FL), who touts the fiscal benefits provided by his legislation.
White House Denounces House Pay Freeze Bill
The White House’s Office of Management and Budget issued a statement this week denouncing legislation pending in the House that would block the pay increase for federal employees.
Survey Shows Support for New USPS Delivery Schedule
The Postal Service released results of a new survey which show an overwhelming majority of Americans support moving to a five day delivery schedule.
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