A Better Way to Do the High-Three Calculation
Doing the high-three calculation manually always has been difficult. However, there is a simpler way of performing this calculation as the author explains.
What the Cop Show Blue Bloods Can Teach You About Writing Better Emails
Believe it or not, the TV drama Blue Bloods can teach us about writing better emails and improving our writing generally). Here are some lessons we can learn from the show.
Fixing Federal Labor Relations: Official Time May Not be the Biggest Problem
The author says there are at least four issues in the current labor relations system which need correcting to make government work more efficiently and effectively. He outlines each issue as he sees them and what his suggestions are for fixing them.
What is the Correct Pay When There is an Unscheduled Shift Change?
What is the correct pay when there is an unscheduled shift change for a General Schedule employee?
Connolly to Hold 2017 FEHB Open Season Workshop
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) is hosting his 8th annual FEHB open season workshop for the 2017 benefits year to help federal employees and retirees with their benefits planning decisions.
The Future of OPM
The 2016 election and turnover of administrations means that changes could be in store for federal agencies. The author says that whatever those changes might be, they will require an Office of Personnel Management that is effective and can turn statutory changes into regulations and policies that work. He provides some suggestions for enacting positive change at the agency.
Restricting Federal Employee Awards for Fiscal Year 2017
OMB and OPM have released authorization levels for specified employee awards for the current fiscal year. Caps have also been removed for payment of other awards that were capped at fiscal year 2010 levels.
In Transition: A New Handbook From SEA
The Senior Executives Association has issued “A Handbook for Political Appointees” designed to answer questions and help Trump administration political appointees adjust to their new positions. The release of the handbook comes during a presidential transition that may be more challenging for political appointees than in years past.
The FLSA Regulations for Federal Employees Are Changing
A proposed rule is being issued in the Federal Register to make another significant change to the FLSA regulations that apply to Federal employees and employers.
Federal Retirees: Don’t Get Bitten by the Estimated Tax Penalty
New retirees are prone to getting caught by the estimated tax penalty, or ETP. Here are some tips on how federal retirees can avoid getting hit with extra taxes and penalties under this rule.
