Lawmakers Seeking 3.6% Raise for Federal Workers in 2020
Legislation has been introduced to give federal employees a 3.6% pay raise in 2020.
Legislation has been introduced to give federal employees a 3.6% pay raise in 2020.
Two open bills in Congress would give federal employees a raise, but neither one offers a retroactive pay increase.
The usual influx of new retirements that comes in January is not as bad as it was last year, but OPM still has a bigger backlog to deal with.
A rule change will allow certain TSP participants to request loans during government shutdowns regardless of whether they are being paid.
Federal employees who use their personal vehicles for work will be pleased to see that mileage reimbursement rates are higher in 2019.
Legislation has been introduced to withhold pay for Congress, the president and vice president in the event of government shutdowns.
Recently introduced legislation would give back pay to federal contractors for the recent shutdown.
A bill that would give several additional paid leave days to federal employees has recently gained notoriety because of a debate sparked in the Senate this week.
Another bill has been introduced with the intent of bringing a permanent end to government shutdowns.
Legislation to give federal employees a pay raise in 2019 has passed the House.