Those Pesky Background Checks Can Lead to Removal
Can an employee fired during a probationary period successfully file an appeal with the MSPB if she is fired as a result of information uncovered during a background check? The MSPB said "no" and this case involving an IRS employee went to federal court.
Posted: November 18, 2008 7:12 AM | Full Story
- Background Investigation Finds "Issues" and Appeal Upholds Agency Action
- Lying About Government Credit Card Debt Leads to Removal
"Best Buys" in the FEHB for Some Current Federal Employees
Choosing the right health care plan for you and your family can save--or cost you--thousands of dollars extra each year. Here are some of the "best buys" in the federal health benefits program.
Posted: November 18, 2008 7:06 AM | Full Story | Discuss this Story
- 2009 Health Insurance Rates: How Much Will Your Rate Change?
- Pay Raise? What Pay Raise? Why Some Will See a Decrease in Income in 2009
Wanted: Healthcare Workers!
As many current federal employees are contemplating retiring, some are planning on continuing to work but in a different field or for a different employer, perhaps on a part-time basis. One area in which there are likely to be shortages of workers is in health care.
Posted: November 18, 2008 6:59 AM | Full Story
Explaining the Federal Pay System
"While some data show that federal jobs do indeed lag behind on average, that's in part due to large differences in certain occupations....In contrast, other studies have found that in certain occupations federal employees are paid more than the private sector on average."
Posted: November 18, 2008 7:52 AM | Full Story | Discuss this Story
- 2009 COLA Jumping 5.8% for Some Federal Retirees
- 3.9% Average Pay Raise for Feds in 2009 in Temporary Spending Bill
- Average (Total) Federal Compensation in 2007: $116,450
- Estimated 2009 Federal GS Pay Rates
- Faster Promotions Coming for Federal Employees
Air Traffic Controller, To Whistleblower, to EEO Complainant
A whistleblower in the FAA, who was given an award by the Office of Special Counsel, has filed an $800,000 claim against the agency for discrimination. She is charging the agency with refusing to promote her because of her complaints.
Posted: November 18, 2008 7:21 AM | Full Story | Discuss this Story
DoD Blocking Access to Popular Websites
The Defense Department is blocking access to many popular Internet sites from department-owned computers. The sites are: youtube.com, pandora.com, photobucket.com, myspace.com, live365.com, hi5.com, metacafe.com, mtv.com, ifilm.com, blackplanet.com, stupidvideos.com and filecabi.com.
Posted: November 18, 2008 7:33 AM | Full Story | Discuss this Story
Online Degrees Appealing Option
Diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and recovering from a grenade attack, Iraq war veteran Ian Newland wanted to pursue a business degree after his discharge from the Army last year. With the internet, he did not have to visit a classroom.
Posted: November 18, 2008 7:28 AM | Full Story | Discuss this Story
Change in Government: Barack Obama's Letters to AFGE President John Gage: Part 2
This is the second part of changes that Senator Barack Obama says will occur in federal agencies during his administration. In this segment outlining letters to AFGE's National President, the future president outlines priorities for the SSA, Veterans Affairs, and TSA. See Part One for additional agencies discussed in these letters.
Posted: November 17, 2008 6:42 AM | Full Story
