How Much Will the 2016 COLA Add to Your Income?
How much of a COLA increase will federal retirees have in 2016? Any increase at all is looking highly unlikely.
Impact of LEO ‘Bridge’ on Federal Pension
I was employed in a law enforcement officer position and retired under FERS. I am collecting my annuity and the “bridge.” I have an opportunity to be hired in a non LEO, part time position in the federal government. I understand that the “bridge” will be affected by the earnings amount but will it affect my pension?
Legislation Introduced to Pay Federal Employees During a Shutdown
Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) has introduced legislation to ensure federal employees get paid in the event of a government shutdown.
Legislation Introduced to Give Federal Employees 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) are introducing companion legislation to go with a a House bill introduced earlier this year that would give federal employees six weeks of paid parental leave the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child.
Lawmakers Call for Ousting EPA Administrator
A resolution has been introduced in the House to impeach Environmental Protection Agency head Gina McCarthy for “high crimes and misdemeanors.”
FedSmith.com Users Like Trump, Sanders for President in 2016
A recent poll of FedSmith.com users shows Bernie Sanders in the lead among the Democratic candidates for president and Donald Trump leading on the Republican side. The article provides a complete breakdown of the results for all of the candidates.
Are You Safe at Work?
Some recent incidents highlight the need for federal employees to remain alert to the presence of possible violent actions in their workplaces.
Proposals Emerging to Restrict Power and Influence of Federal Employee Unions
Federal employee unions have become a target in the presidential campaign, and one candidate is proposing to eliminate the ability of federal employees to join unions. Here is a summary of the proposals and how much federal employee unions have contributed to politicians.
Is There a Rule That GS-9 and Above Employees Cannot Get Overtime?
I am curious if there is a rule/law that GS-9 and above cannot get overtime or comp time. Is there such a thing as a unwritten rule that a station can have to prevent this?
Are Feds Planning to Fail in Retirement?
The author says that many federal employees are approaching financial problems as they near retirement due to a lack of planning. However, he says that with some basic planning for the future, they can not only survive in retirement, but thrive as well. He explains how this might work by providing an example of one couple’s retirement plan.
