2020 Raise: How We Got to 3.1%
The House and Senate have passed legislation to avoid a government shutdown and enact a 3.1% annual pay raise in 2020.
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80% Disparity for Fed Benefits Says Report
A report describing an 80% advantage in compensation for federal workers has received little notice. Here is a summary.
What Impact Does the High-3 Have on Your FERS Annuity?
Do you know how to estimate your high-3 for calculating your FERS annuity? This tool can help.
USDA Announces Intent to Relocate Two Agencies to Kansas City
USDA has announced plans to make a new home for two of its agencies.
USDA Announces Finalists for its New Agency Locations
USDA has announced finalists among locations being considered for relocating two sub-agencies.
At Long Last: Revised 2019 Annual Salaries Released
FedSmith readers have anxiously been awaiting the finalized salary figures for 2019 that reflect the pay raise. Here is how much your pay will be for the remainder of the year.
It’s Official: Federal Employees Are Getting a Raise in 2019
Thanks to the spending bill that just became law, federal employees will have a pay raise in 2019, overriding the pay freeze that was previously in place.
USDA Plans to Move Hundreds of Federal Employees Out of Washington, DC
The Agriculture Department announced plans to move several hundred of its employees outside of Washington, DC.
Federal Employees Underpaid: What About 2019 Raise?
Recent articles about a large pay deficit for federal employees may raise hopes for a significant raise in 2019. Don’t spend the money just yet though.
Lawmakers Want to Know Why OPM is Suddenly Withholding Federal Employee Salary Data
OPM has increasingly been blocking the release of substantial amounts of federal employee salary data. Some lawmakers want to know why.
