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Pay Freeze Continues for Some Federal Officials

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 18, 2017 6:33 AM | Updated: May 21, 2017 10:09 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a notice about a continuing pay freeze for senior federal officials.

Pay Freeze Ends: Federal Employees to Get 1% Raise in 2014

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 23, 2013 6:31 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The president has issued an executive order that will give federal employees an across-the-board pay raise of 1% “on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2014.”

Congress Approves Extension of Pay Freeze

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 20, 2013 2:08 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Congress has approved a measure to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year and avoid a shutdown. The bill also includes an extension of the pay freeze on the federal workforce through 2013.

House Votes to Extend Pay Freeze in Government Funding Bill

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 6, 2013 2:15 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would extend the pay freeze on the federal workforce through 2013.

Average Federal Salary Goes Up Despite Pay Freeze

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 9, 2013 4:00 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Despite the pay freeze, the average federal employee salary is still going up but not as much as it has increased in past years.

End of the Federal Pay Freeze Announced

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 27, 2012 6:48 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A new executive order announces the end of the federal pay freeze. The new pay rates will not take effect until after March 27, 2013.

Corker’s Fiscal Cliff Plan Would Extend Pay Freeze, Raise Pension Contributions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 27, 2012 11:22 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) has announced a plan he is putting forward to avoid going over the “fiscal cliff.” The plan includes a number of reforms that, if enacted, would directly impact the federal workforce.

House Passes Pay Freeze Extension – How Did Reps Vote?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 2, 2012 1:07 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The House voted late Wednesday to extend the pay freeze on federal employees and members of Congress for one year. How did each individual Representative vote?

Magic 8 Ball 2012: Should I Retire This Year?

FedSmith.com author Ann WertsBy Ann WertsJan 5, 2012 9:16 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

What can federal employees expect in 2012? While no one can know for sure, the author offers some considerations you can take into account to help you be prepared for whatever the future brings.

House Bill Would Extend Pay Freeze, Increase Retirement Contributions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 9, 2011 6:22 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Republicans in the House have introduced legislation that would extend the pay freeze on federal employees as well as increase employee retirement contributions under both CSRS and FERS.

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