Pay Freeze Stands for 2019
Because Congress has not overridden the president’s proposed pay freeze, and an Executive Order has been issued freezing pay, no raise is expected in 2019.
General Schedule
6 New Locality Pay Areas Coming in 2019
OPM has issued a final rule to add six new locality pay areas in 2019 that will impact roughly 70,000 federal employees.
OPM Assumes No Pay Raise in 2019
Will there be a federal employee pay raise for 2019? A new memo from OPM casts some doubt over the possibility.
The Civil Service is Becoming Fractured. Should We Care?
Many arguments support the idea of a single civil service system, however, the author says this is not ultimately what is best for federal human resources.
Another Look at the Different Worlds of Federal Workers
Life is not the same for federal employees in DC versus the rest of the country. The author analyzes some of the key differences.
White House Proposals For Civil Service Reform: What They Missed
The White House’s 2019 budget blueprint offered many proposals for civil service reform. The author provides an analysis of which ones he says missed the mark.
Happy Birthday to the Civil Service
This year marks the 135th anniversary of the Civil Service Commission. What are some of the current problems facing the civil service?
Freezing Pay is Not the Answer
Reports indicate federal employees may face a pay freeze in 2019. The author says that while there are problems with federal pay, a freeze will not solve them.
Attacking Federal Employee Salaries at CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is one of the highest paying agencies in government. Legislation has been introduced that would change that.
What Penalties Would I Face If I Retire at 62 With Less Than 20 Years of Service?
What penalties would I face if I retire at 62 years old but have less than 20 years in service?
