FEDWeek
Appeals Court Sides with White House on Executive Orders
A federal appeals court has sided, although for now only on procedural grounds, with the Trump administration in a suit …More
Many Possible Roads Ahead for Executive Orders Fight
Federal unions say they will continue to fight three Trump administration orders on union and disciplinary matters in light of …More
Make Employee Ratings ‘Rigorous,’ OPM Tells Agencies
OPM has told agencies that they should be “rigorous” in employee performance ratings and “should allocate awards in a manner …More
Paid Family Leave Included as House Passes DoD Bill
The House has approved a bill containing language to turn the annual 12 weeks of leave available to federal employees …More
Hiring, Benefits Proposals Attached to Defense Bill
In passing its version of the annual DoD authorization bill (HR-2500) the House added a number of provisions relevant to …More
Resistance to OPM Breakup Grows
The top Democrats on two key Senate committees have signaled their skepticism about the administration’s plan to break up OPM, …More
Federal Retirement & Financial Planning Report
Study Underscores Importance of Annuity Income
Retirees with regular income from a pension or annuity are much less likely to outspend their income than those without …More
Federal Manager's Daily Report
OPM Issues Guide to Assessing Work-Life Programs
OPM has issued a guide for documenting the costs and benefits of work-life balance programs such as telework, to help …More
TSP Investment Report
If You are Thinking of Leaving, Have a Plan for Your TSP
Are you planning on leaving federal service before you become eligible to retire? I suspect most of us have had …More
Armed Forces News
Vets Hold Trump in Higher Regard Than Civilians Do
Veterans hold President Trump in higher regard than the overall U.S. population, according to a recent survey conducted by the …More