FEDWeek
FEHB, FEDVIP Open Season: Last Call
Next Monday (December 9) is the last day of the current open season for electing or changing coverage in FEHB …More
Rules on Relocation Tax Issued but Changes May Be Coming
GSA has issued rules carrying out a relocation policy change made in the wake of the late-2017 tax law revisions, …More
Air Force Issues Warning on CBD Oil, Positive Test Possible
The Air Force has issued a warning to its civilian employees and military personnel against using products containing cannabidiol (CBD) …More
Official Time Cutback Would Weaken Employee Protections, Unions Say
Several federal unions have said that a proposed ban on the use of official time for representing federal employees pursuing …More
Drop in Postal Employment Slows, Shift Toward Non-Career
Overall employment at the Postal Service has leveled off in recent years after dropping substantially from 2009 to 2012 but …More
TSP Sets Processing Schedule, Affects Tax Reporting
The TSP has announced withdrawal and other processing dates for the remainder of the calendar year that affect tax reporting, …More
Federal Manager's Daily Report
Justice Department Personnel Challenges Continuing, Says IG
The Justice Department continues to struggle with recruiting and retaining employees in positions such as healthcare and cyber-related positions, the …More
Federal Retirement & Financial Planning Report
Retirement Savers Warned Against Leakage from Accounts
Withdrawing money prematurely from retirement savings accounts–so-called “leakage”–is a main reason why those accounts do not reach their potential for …More
TSP Investment Report
Will the TSP Have a Santa Rally This Year?
The S&P 500, which the C Fund tracks, reached new all-time highs again last week. It reached over 3150 before …More
Armed Forces News
IG: U.S. Pullout Hinders Syria Stability
The withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria is emboldening the enemy and fostering instability in the region, according to a …More