Comparing the CSRS Offset Program to CSRS and FERS
What is the CSRS offset program and how is it different from the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)?
Public-Private Employee Retirement Parity Act
This bill would end the defined benefit pension portion of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) for new federal government hires starting in 2013. Current federal employees would not be affected, but it would apply to members of Congress.
Analyzing AFGE’s Proposals for a Grievance Procedure
The author offers an analysis of AFGE proposals made relatively recently in a national contract negotiation. The Analysis points out issues Agencies should consider when negotiating such language. This is timely in light of FLRA decisions suggesting that agencies should extend extra effort in protecting their prerogatives by its expansion of arbitrator authority.
If You Don’t Want Medicare Part A–Too Bad Says Court to Federal Retirees
A federal court decision will have repercussions for federal retirees who prefer to keep their health benefits program in retirement rather than go under Medicare Part A (hospitalization) coverage. To avoid using Medicare Part A, the court rules they will have to give up Social Security benefits and repay all Social Security benefits received.
Postal Service Cutting 7,500 Jobs, Offering $20k Buyouts
The Postal Service has announced plans to eliminate about 7,500 positions, close 7 district offices, and offer a voluntary early retirement buyout of $20,000, paid over two fiscal years, for qualifying employees.
TSA Considering ‘Trusted Traveler’ Program to Expedite Security Screening
Air travel security has become time consuming and cumbersome with the TSA regulations for screening passengers. However, the TSA has begun considering a “trusted traveler” program recommended by the US Travel Association that would pre-screen passengers via background checks that would enable them to bypass a lot of the extra security screenings.
What Happens to Your Federal Employee Benefits Due to Downsizing or Outsourcing?
Have you ever wondered what would happen to your government benefits and seniority if you found yourself out of federal employment due to a downsizing or an outsourcing decision? Well, as with so many other items dealing with our federal employment, the answer is “it depends.”
212 Month Prison Sentence for Federal Attorney Who Took Bribes
According to the Justice Department, a senior attorney with Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been sentenced to 212 months in federal prison for taking nearly one-half million dollars in bribes.
How to Avoid Getting Depressed At Your Job
You may feel there are plenty of reasons to be depressed: Facing a two year federal employee pay freeze, not having a COLA for two years, and proposed changes that may impact your career or future financial benefits. Here are some ways to combat the depression.
No More KSAs? How the Federal Job Application Process has Changed
On May 11, 2010, President Obama signed a memorandum theoretically eliminating KSAs from the initial application and shortening the federal hiring process. Here’s what to expect now if you are applying for a federal job.
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