How the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act May Drive Civil Service Reform
The author says that a new VA reform bill provides a look into both the approach and substance of reforms we should expect to see in the rest of government.
The author says that a new VA reform bill provides a look into both the approach and substance of reforms we should expect to see in the rest of government.
What penalties would I face if I retire at 62 years old but have less than 20 years in service?
How can you go about selecting a financial advisor to help you plan for retirement? These are some questions to ask and red flags to watch for.
The author says that Social Security is gradually heading towards a financial crisis, and the worst part about it is there seems to be no plan to deal with it.
There is both good and bad news about the likely COLA in 2018. The author provides the details.
Does the Merit Systems Protection Board have jurisdiction to review an agency’s decision not to convert an intern position to a permanent appointment? The MSPB says no and the appeals court now agrees.
The 2018 federal employee pay raise is following the usual tortuous path. Probable result: an average pay raise of 1.9% in January.
Legislation has been introduced to make employment of future federal employees “at-will.” The author explains the legal implications of this proposed change.
The best estimate for the 2018 COLA is 2.2% according to the Board of Trustees for the Social Security Trust Funds.
The Postal Service posted a net loss of over $2 billion in the latest quarter and may again default on payments for future retiree health benefits.