Readers Prefer Current Civil Service Structure
Most readers prefer to keep the current civil service structure and prefer a pay system where everyone gets the same basic pay raise.
Flexible Spending Account Program Improved For Federal Workers
OPM said it will give federal workers enrolled in the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program an additional two-and-a-half months to incur claims for the 2005 plan year and use their 2005 account balances – in effect extending the “use-it or lose it” rule by two-and-a-half months.
Patriotism, Pay, and Parity
Pay parity is again the political mantra for this year’s debate on the annual pay raise for federal employees.
Nation’s Citizens Clamoring for Government Jobs
According to OPM, USAJOBS has logged in more than 130 million unique visitors since its re-launch on August 4, 2003, and more than 1.4 billion hits and job seekers have created about 1.5 million new resumes to apply for federal jobs.
Love, Money and Survivor Annuities
Litigation over survivor annuities can impact more than one person–here is one case which will lead to family tension.
In Some Federal Agencies, It May Be O.K. To Wear Cargo Shorts To Work
The FLRA recently ordered the Custom and Border Protection to negotiate with NTEU over workers rights to wear cargo shorts while on the job.
EEOC To Hold Public Forum To Discuss Reorganization Of Field Offices
The EEOC will host a public forum at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at its headquarters to discuss the repositioning plan for EEOC’s field offices.
NASA Center To Offer Targeted Buyout To Eligible Civil Service Employees
An internal memo sent to NASA workers Thursday at Marshall Space Flight Center indicated the installation would be offering targeted buyouts to eligible civil service employees.
So When Can You Use The New Recruitment, Retention Incentives?
OPM just posted on its web site questions and answers for federal agencies regarding administration of the new recruitment, relocation and retention incentive authorities in response to questions received from agencies.
Office Of Special Counsel Addresses DOT Whistleblower Allegations
The Office of Special Counsel recently sent a letter to the President detailing findings and recommendations regarding allegations of a substantial and specific danger to public safety made by employees of the Department of Transportation.
