Bill Would Give Federal Employees Back Pay Plus Interest
Legislation has recently been introduced to pay federal employees back pay plus interest for the recent shutdown.
Legislation has recently been introduced to pay federal employees back pay plus interest for the recent shutdown.
Companion legislation for a pay raise in 2019 has been introduced in the Senate.
Most federal employees should have their full back pay by the end of the month according to OPM.
Legislation has been reintroduced to extend MSPB appeal rights to some Postal employees.
Legislation has been introduced to give federal employees a pay raise retroactive to the start of 2019.
The grace period for FEDVIP coverage has been extended by one pay period to help federal employees retain benefits during the ongoing shutdown.
OPM is reminding agencies to be as accommodating as possible to the needs of excepted employees working during the ongoing partial government shutdown.
OPM has released guidance on the use of leave for federal employees working during the shutdown per a new law that guarantees back pay to federal employees.
Another bill has been introduced to allow federal employees to access the TSP without penalty during the shutdown.
Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) has announced a bill to pay excepted federal employees as part of a plan he is proposing to reopen the government.