New Per Diem Rates Ahead
The General Services Administration likely will soon announce new per diem rates for federal travelers to be effective October 1, …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersExpert’s View: Waiving the FEHB Five-Year Rule
Some employees become eligible for automatic waivers of the general rule requiring five years of continuous FEHB coverage in order …More
Familiar Provisions Repeated
Meanwhile, both of the general government appropriations bills would continue several long-running personnel policies. They would continue to: bar "lifestyle" …More
Contracting Limits Included
Several restrictions on contracting-out policy are contained in the DoD authorization measures and in appropriations measures advancing in Congress. The …More
Retiree Rehiring Provision Accepted; Others Not
During voting, the Senate set aside an amendment similar to one that had passed the House earlier to: replace the …More
NSPS Restrictions Clear Senate
The Senate has joined the House in backing repeal of the NSPS system in one year unless the Pentagon certifies …More
Restoration Appeal Rights May Change
The House has passed HR-1089, which would amend the procedures for federal employees to follow when they believe their job …More
Several Bills Reintroduced
Several bills offered in previous years that did not reach final enactment have been reintroduced. One plan (HR-2721 and S-1180) …More
Employee Liability Examined
CRS recently issued a report describing liability of federal employees for actions taken in the course of their official duties. …More
New Per Diem Rates Ahead
The General Services Administration likely will soon announce new per diem rates for federal travelers to be effective October 1, …More
Expert’s View: Waiving the FEHB Five-Year Rule
Some employees become eligible for automatic waivers of the general rule requiring five years of continuous FEHB coverage in order …More
Familiar Provisions Repeated
Meanwhile, both of the general government appropriations bills would continue several long-running personnel policies. They would continue to: bar "lifestyle" …More
Contracting Limits Included
Several restrictions on contracting-out policy are contained in the DoD authorization measures and in appropriations measures advancing in Congress. The …More
Retiree Rehiring Provision Accepted; Others Not
During voting, the Senate set aside an amendment similar to one that had passed the House earlier to: replace the …More
NSPS Restrictions Clear Senate
The Senate has joined the House in backing repeal of the NSPS system in one year unless the Pentagon certifies …More
Federal Legal Corner: MSPB Allows
MSPB recently issued a decision confirming an important exception to its rules of evidence for appellants before the Board. In …More
COLA Count Hits Homestretch
Three-fourths of the way through the counting period for the January 2010 federal retiree COLA, the count remains negative at …More
Collection Waiver Authorities Described
OPM has issued a summary of authorities to waive collection of various types of overpayments made to federal employees, as …More
Expert’s View: The Voluntary Contributions Program
As a CSRS employee, the law allows you to contribute up to 10 percent of your total lifetime earnings while …More
Hiring Policies Get Attention
OPM has issued several pieces of guidance regarding federal hiring policies. One memo to agencies lays out its plans for …More
Retirement, Pay Changes Before Senate
Before the Senate as a pending amendment to the DoD bill are several provisions that earlier passed as an amendment …More
Restrictions Still Under Consideration
Meanwhile, the Senate could vote this week on its version of the annual DoD authorization bill (S-1390) that would block …More
Panel May Suggest Keeping NSPS
A preliminary report by a special DoD-formed panel reviewing the NSPS system does not recommend abolishing the program as its …More
Chances for Pay Parity Decrease
The House has passed a general government appropriations bill (HR-3170) that by remaining silent on the January 2010 federal pay …More
GAO Finds Building Security Weaknesses
GAO has told Senate hearing that in an undercover investigation it found serious security flaws in federal buildings, including instances …More
Regs Pending on Domestic Partner Benefits
OPM has said it will issue rules soon to carry out the recent presidential memo extending certain benefits to same-sex …More
Program May Be Rolled Back at TSA, Though
At the same time, legislation (HR-1881) has cleared the House Homeland Security Committee that would abolish the pay for performance …More
Other Signals Sent on Pay for Performance
Meanwhile, the White House has sent several other signals that it is not as opposed to pay for performance systems …More
NSPS Language Proves Controversial
The White House has objected to language in the House-passed DoD bill seeking to restrict the NSPS program, saying that …More
Another Try Made on Retirement Changes
The House has passed for the third time this year a set of changes to retirement benefits, most notably including …More
