Enforce Parts of Orders Not Blocked, OPM Tells Agencies
OPM has emphasized to agencies that a court ruling blocked only parts of three intertwined executive orders on union and …More
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Memo Serves as Reminder of What’s at Stake in Court Case
A new OPM memo on three executive orders issued in May underscores that the provisions of those orders that remain …More
VA Bars Medical Personnel from Using Official Time
The VA has acted to bar medical personnel from using official time, issuing a “notice of repudiation” to four unions …More
Change in Control of House Could Have Big Impact for Federal Employees
The upcoming change to Democratic control of the House as a result of Tuesday’s elections could have a substantial impact …More
Bid Planned to Reverse Retirement Contributions Boost
With Democratic control of the House starting next year, a bid is planned to reverse the increases in retirement contributions …More
Room for Cooperation on Some Issues Seen
Democratic control of the House will result in “roadblocks” to several Trump administration initiatives for federal employees, but “there are …More
Here Comes Open Season
The annual federal benefits open season starts Monday (November 12) and runs through December 10, with the enrollee share of …More
Decisions on Raise, Agency Funding Await Return of Congress
Congress returns next week to face decisions—which it put off while on an extended recess for campaigning—a 2019 January federal …More
Many Proposals Down to Slimmest of Chances of Enactment
With working time dwindling for the year, there now seems to be virtually no chance for action this year on …More
One TSP Investment Limit Rising, the Other Not
The investment limit on tax-favored retirement savings plans such as the TSP will rise to $19,000 in 2019 from this …More
Agency Compliance with Court Order Still at Issue
Agency compliance with a court order blocking key parts of executive orders on federal employee disciplinary policies and union rights …More
Early Indicator Set for 2020 Raise
An early marker has been set for the January 2020 (not 2019) general schedule pay raise, as the Labor Department …More
Several Agencies Consistently Atop Survey Rankings
Although OPM this year has not provided the same kind of government-wide rankings by agency of Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey …More
Salary Council Meeting Could Revive Pay Comparability Debate
An advisory council on federal pay will meet November 13, where the groundwork could be laid for changing how the …More
Choice Between Freeze and 2019 Pay Raise Comes Into Focus
Although the Federal Salary Council will meet November 13 to make recommendations on federal pay, its data on federal versus …More