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Cash, an SUV and TVs: Army contractor in Alaska pleads guilty to fraud

A contractor in Fairbanks, Alaska who defrauded the U.S. government for a Ford Explorer, cash and other kickbacks agreed to a plea deal on Monday.

By Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon

3 months ago

Can I retire before the FERS minimum retirement age?

The minimum retirement age for federal employees hinges on the type of retirement.

By Reg Jones

5 months ago

If I go back to work for the government, would I get a 2nd retirement?

Eligibility is determined by your age and number of years of creditable service. In some cases, you must have reached the Minimum Retirement Age (MRA).

By Reg Jones

14 months ago

Benefeds contractor pays $3.1M in back wages, benefits to employees

The company contracts with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to power the government’s online benefits marketplace.

By Molly Weisner

14 months ago

Ex-contractor pleads guilty in forklift death of Air Force doctor

An ex-military contractor pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter yesterday for accidentally killing an Air Force medical doctor with a forklift.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

18 months ago

Booz Allen completes EverWatch purchase amid antitrust challenge

EverWatch, a supplier of artificial intelligence, cloud services and insider-threat analysis, will initially operate as Booz Allen Hamilton subsidiary.

By Colin Demarest

19 months ago

US says hackers attacked defense organization, stole sensitive info

The Pentagon's pool of contractors and related resources is under constant threat of digital harassment and foreign influence campaigns.

By Colin Demarest

19 months ago

DOL reveals 2023 federal contract minimum wage determination

Many workers — especially those on federal service contracts — have been vocal about wages failing to keep pace with inflation.

By Molly Weisner

19 months ago

Maximus says hands tied on wages after Medicare call center workers protest

Maximus workers have demanded higher wages and better benefits due to the effects of inflation. However, Maximus said it is limited in its ability to offer more by a law from 1965.

By Molly Weisner

22 months ago

Federal contract workers deserve better pay, Congress can help

Today, the federal contract workers who are arguably struggling the most are those employed by companies operating under the Service Contract Act. These “blended federal workforce” employees typically consist of individuals from low-income communities – often women of color – performing work such as housekeeping.

By Allison Silberberg

22 months ago

Office of Personnel Management directs $15 minimum wage for federal workers

Of the 67,000 affected employees, 56,000 work within the Department of Defense.

By Nathan Strout

2 years ago

Pay raises for thousands of military employees under new federal worker minimum wage

About 56,000 civilian military employees and almost 10,000 VA workers will benefit from the change.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

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Cash, an SUV and TVs: Army contractor in Alaska pleads guilty to fraud

A contractor in Fairbanks, Alaska who defrauded the U.S. government for a Ford Explorer, cash and other kickbacks agreed to a plea deal on Monday.

Can I retire before the FERS minimum retirement age?

The minimum retirement age for federal employees hinges on the type of retirement.

If I go back to work for the government, would I get a 2nd retirement?

Eligibility is determined by your age and number of years of creditable service. In some cases, you must have reached the Minimum Retirement Age (MRA).

Benefeds contractor pays $3.1M in back wages, benefits to employees

The company contracts with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to power the government’s online benefits marketplace.

Ex-contractor pleads guilty in forklift death of Air Force doctor

An ex-military contractor pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter yesterday for accidentally killing an Air Force medical doctor with a forklift.

Booz Allen completes EverWatch purchase amid antitrust challenge

EverWatch, a supplier of artificial intelligence, cloud services and insider-threat analysis, will initially operate as Booz Allen Hamilton subsidiary.

US says hackers attacked defense organization, stole sensitive info

The Pentagon's pool of contractors and related resources is under constant threat of digital harassment and foreign influence campaigns.

DOL reveals 2023 federal contract minimum wage determination

Many workers — especially those on federal service contracts — have been vocal about wages failing to keep pace with inflation.

Maximus says hands tied on wages after Medicare call center workers protest

Maximus workers have demanded higher wages and better benefits due to the effects of inflation. However, Maximus said it is limited in its ability to offer more by a law from 1965.

Federal contract workers deserve better pay, Congress can help

Office of Personnel Management directs $15 minimum wage for federal workers

Of the 67,000 affected employees, 56,000 work within the Department of Defense.

Pay raises for thousands of military employees under new federal worker minimum wage

About 56,000 civilian military employees and almost 10,000 VA workers will benefit from the change.

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