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Dueling Statistics on Federal Employee Pay

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 18, 2017 11:22 AM

A House committee held a hearing on federal employee compensation. Interest groups are out in force. Here is a summary of competing arguments.

How Can You Monitor Legislation That Affects Your Federal Career?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeUpdated: April 14, 2017 10:25 AM
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What’s the best way to keep up with legislation that can impact your pay and benefits? The author provides a suggestion.

Congress Considering Change in Calculating Retiree Benefit Increases

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldMarch 1, 2017 8:12 PM
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Recently introduced legislation would change the COLA used in computing federal employee retirement benefits.

Legislation Reintroduced to Give Federal Employees 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 13, 2017 8:06 PM

Legislation has been reintroduced in the new Congress to give federal employees six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

Legislation Introduced to Reform Postal Employees’ Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 1, 2017 11:06 AM

Legislation has been introduced in the House that would make a number of reforms to the Postal Service including changes to current and retired Postal employees’ benefits.

NARFE Says Bill Targeting Tax Delinquent Federal Employees Addresses a ‘Problem That Doesn’t Exist’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: February 2, 2017 7:16 AM

NARFE sent a letter to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform this week in opposition to legislation that would prohibit tax delinquent federal employees from being employed by the federal government.

Details Announced About Trump’s Hiring Freeze

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldUpdated: January 25, 2017 1:37 PM

President Trump has announced a federal hiring freeze as a first step in a plan to reduce the size of the federal workforce. The White House memo offers details on how the freeze will work.

Democrats Ask Trump To Reconsider Federal Hiring Freeze

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldJanuary 11, 2017 8:03 AM

A large group of House Democrats recently sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump asking that he reconsider plans to impose a federal hiring freeze upon taking office on January 20.

Combatting Rise in Medicare Part B Premiums for Federal Retirees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 7, 2016 12:11 PM

Some federal retirees may be impacted by a significant increase in Medicare Part B premiums. A bill has been introduced to minimize the impact.

How Bad Are the Changes to FEHB Plan Benefits for 2017?

By Walton FrancisDecember 5, 2016 2:37 PM
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The average premium increase for premiums under the FEHB will be 6.2% in 2017. There are also many changes to plans in the program. The author describes some of these changes and how to find them for your preferred health plan.

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