How to Handle a Federal Employment Relocation
Federal employees are often offered incentives for relocating to take new positions. The author provides some tips for federal workers who may be facing a relocation in the near future.
Travel
Traveling Feds Will Get an Increase in Their Per Diem Rates
The General Services Administration has released the new per diem rates for FY 2016, giving federal employees who travel for work a modest increase over last year’s rates.
Denver Federal Center: ‘Washington, D.C. West’
The Denver Federal Center located in Lakewood, Colorado is a branch of the General Services Administration and contains 26 federal agencies, which makes it the most densely packed federal area outside of Washington D.C.
Sunday Premium Pay and Travel
May an employee choose to waive Sunday premium pay and work just base rate on Sunday? For instance, if an employee travels on Sunday, can he claim to work on Sunday but not claim premium pay?
GSA Raises Mileage Rates for Traveling Feds
GSA has raised the reimbursement rates for federal employees traveling on official business for the government.
Forest Service Waiving Fees for Veterans’ Day
The U.S. Forest Service announced it will waive fees at most of its day-use recreation sites on Nov. 11, 2014, in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Per Diem Rates Unchanged for 2015
The General Services Administration has announced per diem rates for FY 2015 with the standard rates remaining unchanged from last year.
Retirement Ideas for Federal Workers
The author offers some suggestions for ways federal employees can spend their time after retirement.
South Carolina: Retirement Haven or Tax Trap?
South Carolina is a state that often attracts newcomers, but look closely at the state’s income tax structure before relocating.
Sometimes It Hertz to Rent a Car and Other Travel Tips: Part Two
This retired federal employee has used some of his time since joining the ranks of “former” federal employees to travel around the world. Here are some of his tips and suggestions to make the best use of your time and money.
