Most young vets think it’s time to retire ‘Thank you for your service’Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches.By Jon Simkins6 months ago
Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?Veterans Day began as Armistice Day in 1919, when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed it to celebrate the cessation of hostilities during World War I.By Federal Times staff18 months ago
Federal health insurance costs get a slight increase for 2022Health insurance costs are likely to take up a slightly larger portion of feds' paychecks in 2022.By Jessie Bur3 years ago
3 ways federal financial needs are uniqueThe value of federal benefits hinges on understanding them and making the most of them within your overall financial plan.By Greg Klinger, Government Employees' Benefit Association3 years ago
Debate over paid family leave falls along stark party linesProposed legislation would expand paid leave for federal employees to include caring for themselves or loved ones during medical emergencies.By Jessie Bur3 years ago
Feds get special enrollment for health care flexible spendingFederal employees can take advantage of the flexible spending account special enrollment period through the month of June.By Jessie Bur3 years ago
IRS employees ‘outgunned’ in the fight to enforce taxesA shrinking workforce means that the IRS can only pursue so many audits, leaving significant tax dollars uncollected.By Jessie Bur3 years ago
Feds could add 50,000 new workers under Biden’s 2022 budget The federal workforce is expected to get 2.3 percent bigger over the course of next year.By Jessie Bur3 years ago
New background investigation initiative will include everyone by end of 2023The Trusted Workforce 2.0 program will rely on continuously vetting recipients of security clearances, rather than formal reinvestigations.By Jessie Bur3 years ago
Life insurance: why many female feds probably don’t have enoughThere are a number of reasons why having adequate coverage may be especially crucial for female members of the federal workforce.By Shelly Giuliano, Government Employees' Benefit Association3 years ago
Full FY22 budget coming May 27It is expected the Pentagon will seek to retire older systems to free up funding in its budget request.By Aaron Mehta3 years ago
Biden: Federal employee awards highlight ‘noble’ public servicePresident Joe Biden said that he hopes the Sammies awards will inspire more people to get into public service.By Jessie Bur3 years ago