New bill would make feds’ retirement count from day 1 Federal employees that are first hired in temporary positions must currently make up the years they were not counted as permanent in their retirement calculations. By: Jessie Bur May 7
2019 pay raise expected on many feds’ upcoming paychecks The 1.9 percent pay increase was authorized in February 2019, but agencies did not begin the implementation process until late March. By: Jessie Bur April 16
Family leave legislation introduced in the Senate Federal employees would receive paid maternity and paternity leave under legislation introduced in the House and Senate. By: Jessie Bur April 12
Trump signs executive order implementing federal pay raise The pay raise for 2019 is now fully official. By: Jessie Bur March 28
OMB head explains why 2020 pay raise was rejected Acting Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought told members of Congress that the 2020 budget request prioritized a pay-for-performance approach to employee compensation. By: Jessie Bur March 26
Federal law enforcement association sues over benefits changes The lawsuit calls for the court to overturn an Office of Personnel Management decision that resulted in some retired feds owing a debt on their annuity supplement benefits. By: Jessie Bur March 25
This proposed VA health care change could save you time — and save VA billions Department officials estimate they could cut more than 210,000 redundant or excessive medical appointments if Congress approves the changes. By: Leo Shane III March 21
Trump administration to launch a pay and benefits study The White House wants to know what compensation programs matter the most to feds, how they compare with the private sector and what can be done to reward merit. By: Jessie Bur March 21
Federal pay raise bogged down in legal processes The 1.9 percent federal pay raise is still happening, but some challenges have delayed its implementation. By: Jessie Bur March 20
Should veterans have to pay for VA’s benefits errors? New legislation would limit how much money VA officials can recoup after making benefits mistakes. By: Leo Shane III March 20
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