The deficit reduction commission made a number of proposals late last year, including some that would impact federal pay and benefits. President Obama has not endorsed the recommendations. That may be about to change. Here is a summary of proposals from this commission that would impact the federal workforce and retirement programs.
The probationary period for federal employees is frequently not used by managers even though it is intended to be part of the initial hiring process. A new bill has been introduced to extend the federal government’s probationary period for new employees.
The threat of a shutdown is looming as many readers know. According to Jim Moran (D-VA), federal employees are unlikely to get paid after the shutdown is over.
Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) and Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX) have introduced legislation that would ensure military service members continue to get paid in the event of a government shutdown.
A bill introduced this week would prohibit Dept. of Defense employees who receive an unsatisfactory rating from receiving a salary increase.
The GAO has issued a report on the potential cost savings vs. risk factors for the USPS moving to a 5 day mail delivery schedule. According to GAO, the new schedule would likely result in substantial savings, however the extent of these savings depends on how effectively it is implemented.
New regulations from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offer revised guidelines on the issue of how to define a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Would you mind a reduction in your CSRS annuity of about $3900 over ten years? Would you mind a reduction of about $1000 less in your FERS annuity during the same time period? If so, you may want to read a new proposal being floated that could have an impact on your retirement income.
Same-sex domestic partners would be listed in a category of persons with an assumed insurable interest for purposes of receiving a federal employee survivor’s annuity under new regulations proposed by OPM.
Recent articles have indicated that federal employees are not represented by unions that negotiate wages. Is this true?
