COLAs and the Federal Retiree: A Mid-Term Report
How much will the retirement check for federal retirees kick up in 2008? Here is a mid-term report on next year’s COLA.
Wilsons’ Lawsuit Against Cheney, Libby and Others Dismissed By Court
One fallout from the notorious “outing” of Valerie Plame Wilson as a CIA operative was a high-profile lawsuit brought by the Wilsons against “Scooter” Libbey, Vice President Cheney, and other Executive Branch officials in their personal capacity. The Wilsons wanted money damages to be paid by these officials personally for their alleged violations of the Wilsons’ First and Fifth Amendments rights under the Constitution. A federal district court has now dismissed the Wilsons’ case.
Dealing with Possible Employee Intoxication: Smart Steps for the Supervisor
For a variety of reasons, managers are reluctant to confront a problem of substance abuse in the federal workplace. That is understandable but the problem has to be addressed. Here are steps you can take to begin to address the problem.
How Much Income Do You Need in Retirement? It Depends
How much income will you need during retirement? A lot depends on your preferences, your lifestyle and financial decisions you have made prior to retiring.
One Too Many Appeals
An employee of the Federal Aviation Administration who was subject to a reduction in force (RIF) filed an appeal with the MSPB. But he had already joined a class action lawsuit so the MSPB dismissed his appeal but his name was also withdrawn from the class action lawsuit as a result of a motion from his attorney. Left out despite the numerous initial options, he went to federal court to try for a more favorable outcome.
Pay, Patriots, Romans and Americans: Does History Offer Any Value?
Federal military and civilian pay is going up and has been for a number of years. Next year’s pay raise is probably safe as well. The philosophy underlying the rapid rise in military and civilian pay has historical precedent. It may not be relevant to America–or perhaps we just don’t learn from history.
Did We Mention That You Aren’t Welcome Back in Omaha?
Through a notice of removal back in 2002, a settlement agreement, and litigation before the MSPB, the Postal Service has been trying hard to resolve litigation by a former supervisor that the agency had originally proposed to fire from her job in Omaha. The agency may have finally succeeded after a decision from a federal court.
The Best Jobs: Government Employee or Government Contractor?
Which job is generally better: working directly for the federal government or for a federal contractor?
Do Your Emotions Dictate Your Retirement Investments?
The stock market has hit new high levels. TSP stock funds are hitting new highs. Some investors are elated. For those TSP investors getting ready to retire, and who may have sold their stock funds when the market dropped back in February, their emotions may be moving in the opposite direction. Will they now sell the bond funds and move into stocks?
Unhappy in Your Job? Don’t Use a Government Computer to Detail Your Complaints
Can using a government computer to set up a website with unauthorized material lead to losing a federal job? This Navy employee found out the answer after he posted material discussing his job duties and his unhappiness with his job and co-workers.
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