Court Blocks Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate

5.1 Percent Federal Raise Proposed; Marks First Step in Long Process

A proposal newly introduced in Congress (HR-6398) by several Democrats—and backed by federal employee organizations—for an average 5.1 percent raise …More

$15 Per Hour Federal Employee Pay Minimum Taking Effect; Will Benefit about 67,000

The Biden administration’s requirement for federal employees to make a minimum of $15 per hour is to take effect as …More

SSA, Unions Agree on ‘Reentry’ Plan; Dates May Vary

The SSA and three unions representing much of its workforce have agreed on a “reentry” plan for returning more employees …More

Mandate’s Impact on Federal Workforce Still Unclear; DoD Says No Firings ‘Yet’

The impact of the Coronavirus vaccine mandate in terms of turnover in the federal workforce—either voluntary or not—remains largely anecdotal, …More

Time to Check Pay Statements for 2022 Changes in Income, Withholding

The general schedule pay raise paid as of the first full pay period of the year—January 2-15 for most—should be …More

FECA COLA Finalized; Count toward 2023 Retiree COLA Now 2 Percent

FECA Program Issues Guidance on Coverage of ‘Havana Syndrome’

OPM Reminds Agencies of Revised Benefits Policies for Shutdowns