Moran Introduces SES Reform Legislation
Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA) has introduced legislation to implement reforms within the Senior Executive Service to address issues such as SES pay and the SES rating system.
What’s the Difference Between Postponed vs. Deferred Retirement?
Are you thinking about leaving federal service before you are eligible for an immediate FERS retirement? You need to know the difference between a postponed and deferred retirement.
Will an Agency Need a Crystal Ball In Order to Win a Removal Case in the Future?
The appeals court has sent an appeal back to the arbitrator with instructions to consider evidence that came up after the personnel action was taken in reaching his final decision on appropriateness of the removal penalty.
Calculating Your 2013 COLA
How much of an increase will federal retirees get in their retirement annuity in January 2013? Probably not much.
Fed Government Continues Sparring with Veterans in MSPB
The author says that the federal government continues to fumble with veteran’s preference matters as evidenced by some recent cases.
The Social Security Money Is Not Invested In Bonds Like China Holds
The author says that the Social Security trust fund does not contain any marketable bonds and that all surplus revenue has been spent.
Congresswoman Capito Introduces Legislation to Ban EPA’s Aerial Surveillance
Following on the heels of similar legislation introduced in the Senate, Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) has introduced legislation in the House that would ban the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from conducting aerial surveillance of farms throughout the country.
Legislation Would Ban Bonuses for GSA Employees Under Investigation
Congressman Jeff Flake (R-AZ) today successfully amended the financial services appropriations bill to prohibit funds in the bill from being used to provide a bonus to any General Services Administration (GSA) employee who is under investigation for misconduct.
Court Orders a Do-Over In NLRB’s Certification of Union as Exclusive Representative
While not specifically involving the federal sector, a case involving an Atlantic City casino whose facts give rise to the court tossing it back to the NLRB to try again demonstrate that unions can in fact step over the line in organizing campaigns.
Will I Receive a COLA When Retiring on January 3, 2013?
A reader who is planning to retire on 1/3/2013 asked if he would have to be off the employment rolls by 12/31/12 to receive the 2012 COLA. Here is the answer.
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