Decisions on Locality Component of Raise Pending
President Obama’s late-August recommendation to split a January 1.6 percent federal pay raise–which under his order will be paid by …More
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Another issue to be decided is whether the administration will follow through on the council’s recommendation of last year to …More
All TSP Funds Except F Fund Gain in August
All TSP funds posted gains in August except the bond F fund—which fell by 0.11 percent—paced by the small company …More
Pay Order Repeats 1.6 Percent Raise Plan
As expected, President Obama has issued an order setting a 1.6 percent average GS pay raise to take effect by …More
Congress Needs to Fund Federal Agencies Past September 30th
Congress returns from its summer recess next week to a full plate of unfinished business, starting with the need to …More
LTC Premium Hike to Get Attention
One employment-related issue almost certain to will get early attention in Congress is the pending increase in FLTCIP premiums effective …More
DoD Authorization Bill is a Key Priority
One measure that Congress has passed annually for many years is the DoD authorization, which needs to clear a House-Senate …More
Bills Targeting USPS, VA Also Pending
Congress also seems likely to return attention to two agencies that have been the focus of reform proposals, the VA …More
Other House and Senate Proposals Remain on Plate
Other issues that have made at least some progress legislatively in the House, Senate or both include proposals to: extend …More
Down to the Wire on Pay Raise Order
Today is the deadline for President Obama to issue an expected order setting a federal pay raise for January by …More
FSA Claims Blackout Period Ending
The “blackout” period in the FSAFEDS flexible spending account program, triggered by a change in carriers in that program, is …More
Preparations Beginning for FEHB Benefits Open Season
OPM has told agencies to begin preparations for the federal benefits open season that will run from November 14 through …More
Some FEHB Open Season Benefits Developments Routine, Others Not
The open season is an annual event, although this year it follows several unusual developments in benefits. Premium rates for …More
Test Project for Boosting TSP Participation Could Expand
A Labor Department pilot project for increasing participation in the TSP by its employees produced some positive results and is …More
Test Showed What Moves Employees to Invest
While agencies routinely urge their employees to take full advantage of the TSP—as does the TSP itself—the presentation says the …More
We’re Watching Out for Burrowing In, OPM Warns Agencies
OPM has told agencies that it is keeping a close watch out for conversions of political appointees converting to career …More
Much Attention Paid to Burrowing In, but Impact Limited
The OPM memo is the latest in a series of moves focused on burrowing in, which can occur at any …More
Disclosure of Alleged Error Not Deemed Whistleblowing
Alleging that an agency made an erroneous decision is not necessarily protected by the Whistleblower Protection Act, a federal appeals …More
Changes in Rate-Setting Possible
As before, the rates are set according to industry data on properties meeting certain fire safety standards that fall within …More
FEGLI Open Season Procedures Described
OPM has released details regarding the procedures to be used for those who wish to make changes in their life …More
Changes Not Effective Immediately, Though
Any elections made in the FEGLI open season will not become effective until the first pay period of October 2017, …More
Another Effort Coming on VA Appeal Rights Changes
Senate Veterans Affairs Committee chairman Johnny Isakson has said he still plans an effort to move a major VA reform …More
Clarification on Disabled Veterans Leave
According to OPM, the new disabled veterans leave authority, as detailed in the August 10 issue of FEDweek, is not …More
Federal Pay Raise Order Is Likely
With no federal employee raise amount for January 2017 having been set by legislation yet, President Obama likely will use …More
Raise Order Not the Last Word
Contrary to how the events commonly are reported by news outlets not particularly well versed in the procedures of federal …More
FLTCIP Premium Change Causing Confusion
There appears to be confusion in the federal workforce regarding the effect of the upcoming premium increases in the Federal …More
OPM Finalizes of Disabled Veterans Leave Policies
OPM has finalized rules carrying out a new “disabled veteran leave” entitlement for newly hired veterans with a disability rating …More
Commerce Offering ‘Phased Retirement’
The Commerce Department has just joined other federal agencies in offering approved retirement-eligible employees phased retirement, allowing them to continue …More
Capitol Hill Scrutiny Sought on FLTCIP Premium Hikes
Some members of Congress and federal employee organizations are calling for hearings into the recently announced premium increases in the …More
Questions Arise about Projections, Warnings
While OPM earlier had said that an increase was coming, the size of the hike is raising questions about how …More
