FEDWeek
Reentry Wait: Telework, Workplace Policy Changes Likely Weeks or Months Out
Federal employees, their unions and members of Congress continue to watch for details of federal agency “reentry” and “post-reentry” operational …More
Committee Approves Paid Leave Expansion along Party Lines
The House Oversight and Reform Committee has approved, although with only Democratic support, a bill (HR-564) to entitle federal employees …More
Bill to Reverse Trump Order on ALJs, Other Measures Advance
The House Oversight and Reform Committee has passed HR-4448, to reverse a Trump administration executive order creating an excepted service …More
Action on DoD Bills Suggests Tough Path for Boosting Raise
Recent actions in Congress may have lessened prospects for boosting the January 2022 federal employee raise from the 2.7 percent …More
COLA Count Crosses 5 Percent Mark
The count toward the January 2022 federal retirement COLA stands at 5.1 percent with three months remaining in the count, …More
Bills Offered on COLAs, Retirement Benefits
Among bills recently introduced in Congress is HR-4315, which would change the inflation index used in setting COLAs in federal …More
Federal Manager's Daily Report
AFGE, VA Agree to Start Over on Negotiations
The VA and the AFGE union have agreed to start over on bargaining that began during the Trump administration and …More
Federal Retirement & Financial Planning Report
Bigger Catch-Up Contributions, Other Changes to Retirement Savings Considered
Bills are before Congress to enhance retirement savings opportunities in programs such as the Thrift Savings Plan, including opportunities to …More
TSP Investment Report
A Roth TSP Can Be Your Emergency Fund Backup
What are you going to do in retirement if you spend down your emergency fund? Three to six months’ worth …More
Armed Forces News
Okinawa Marines, Sailors Granted Special Leave Accrual
Marines and sailors permanently stationed on Okinawa have been granted Special Leave Accrual of up to 120 days, effective until …More
