FedLife: Pay and benefits, fashion, events, and more

Does the federal retirement system have a death benefit?

If you retire under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), the maximum survivor benefit payable is 55 percent of your unreduced annual benefit.

21 hours ago

Among 160 years of presidential scandals, Trump stands alone

Richard Nixon resigned in disgrace over his role in the infamous Watergate break-in.

26 hours ago

Benefits

Error delays monthly housing payments for GI Bill students

Stipends expected to reach students' bank accounts on Friday will instead take several more days to process, officials warned.

Remembering Master Sgt. Juan Paulo “JP” Bordador

Master Sgt. Juan Paulo “JP” Bordador was found dead in the Pentagon parking lot on March 14, following a welfare check.

2 days ago

Federal agents reflect on House’s ‘troubling’ weaponization committees

Democratic and GOP members of Congress sparred on the scope and intent of the very first hearing and on the Twitter files during the second.

2 days ago

An airman counts cash for a customer’s withdrawal request as part of his immersion tour with the wing staff agency July 30, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.

Air Force allows airmen to keep $2.3 million in overpayments

The overpayment to nearly 7,800 airmen was because of an agency error, according to the service.

3 days ago

Is your agency among the 10 best places to work in government?

As the highly anticipated rankings come out for 2022, agencies are still grappling with stabilizing their workforces post-pandemic.

3 days ago

When is Tax Day this year?

Every April, Tax Day comes around as the official filing deadline for Americans to submit income tax returns to the federal government.

4 days ago

One dollar notes with the signature of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen are unveiled at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western Currency Facility on December 8, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas.

North Dakota to exempt military pay from income taxes

North Dakota service members’ income taxes are estimated to drop by $4 million between 2023 and 2025, the governor's office said.

5 days ago

Are there any moves to limit or reduce the pension offset provision?

The Government Pension Offset, or GPO, affects spouses, widows, and widowers with pensions from a federal, state, or local government job.

5 days ago

What happens to workers compensation when I collect social security?

The Labor Dept.'s Office of Workers' Compensation Programs administers four major disability compensation programs.

8 days ago

Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US government workers

The ruling upholds a preliminary injunction issued by a federal judge in January 2022. At that point, nearly 98% of covered employees had been vaccinated.

8 days ago

Boosting enlisted pay to boost recruiting? Nope.

Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies.

10 days ago

Would taking a local government job affect my federal CSRS annuity?

The basic Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) annuity cannot exceed 80 percent of your high-3 average salary, excluding your unused sick leave.

11 days ago

Dept. of Veterans Affairs, union spar over staffing

VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.

11 days ago

How is LEO retirement calculated if I move out of 6c position?

The Law Enforcement Officer, or LEO, annual locality rates at other grades match the rates for other (non-LEO) employees.

11 days ago

Will federal pay raise apply to my FERS lump sum annual leave payment?

Government employees receive a lump-sum payment for accumulated and accrued annual leave when they separate from federal service.

11 days ago

Federal cyber workers can soon rotate among government agencies

The program will allow for agencies to “borrow” federal employees who specialize in cyber and allow them to work in temporary stints at a neighbor agency.

12 days ago

‘John Wick: Chapter 4′ dazzles with spectacular chaos, destruction

"John Wick: Chapter 4" hits theaters March 24.

12 days ago

Which college majors are student veterans pursuing and why?

Many of the veterans who pursue a four-year degree are choosing majors similar to non-veteran students.

12 days ago

FedLife

From pay to benefits to fashion and events, Fed Life keeps you up to date on what’s happening inside the Beltway and beyond.

If you retire under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), the maximum survivor benefit payable is 55 percent of your unreduced annual benefit.

Richard Nixon resigned in disgrace over his role in the infamous Watergate break-in.

Stipends expected to reach students' bank accounts on Friday will instead take several more days to process, officials warned.

Master Sgt. Juan Paulo “JP” Bordador was found dead in the Pentagon parking lot on March 14, following a welfare check.

Democratic and GOP members of Congress sparred on the scope and intent of the very first hearing and on the Twitter files during the second.

The overpayment to nearly 7,800 airmen was because of an agency error, according to the service.

As the highly anticipated rankings come out for 2022, agencies are still grappling with stabilizing their workforces post-pandemic.

Every April, Tax Day comes around as the official filing deadline for Americans to submit income tax returns to the federal government.

North Dakota service members’ income taxes are estimated to drop by $4 million between 2023 and 2025, the governor's office said.

The Government Pension Offset, or GPO, affects spouses, widows, and widowers with pensions from a federal, state, or local government job.

The Labor Dept.'s Office of Workers' Compensation Programs administers four major disability compensation programs.

The ruling upholds a preliminary injunction issued by a federal judge in January 2022. At that point, nearly 98% of covered employees had been vaccinated.

Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies.

The basic Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) annuity cannot exceed 80 percent of your high-3 average salary, excluding your unused sick leave.

VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.

The Law Enforcement Officer, or LEO, annual locality rates at other grades match the rates for other (non-LEO) employees.

Government employees receive a lump-sum payment for accumulated and accrued annual leave when they separate from federal service.

The program will allow for agencies to “borrow” federal employees who specialize in cyber and allow them to work in temporary stints at a neighbor agency.

"John Wick: Chapter 4" hits theaters March 24.

Many of the veterans who pursue a four-year degree are choosing majors similar to non-veteran students.