President Obama Signs Telework Bill Into Law
HR 1722 was signed into law by President Obama Thursday afternoon. Also known as the Telework Enhancement Act, the bill aims to increase the work-at-home opportunities for federal employees.
Annual Pay Freeze for Congress? Done!
Many readers have been asking why members of Congress don’t freeze their own annual raises since federal employees are facing a potential pay freeze. It may make some readers feel better to know that Congress has already frozen its pay for FY 2011.
Some Federal Employees Will Miss Out on a Proposed Tax Break
The new agreement on taxes, if it becomes law, would create a tax break for federal employees (and other Americans) who pay into Social Security. But what about those who are under the older CSRS system?
The Best Date to Retire in 2011
Many people are curious about the best day to retire in 2011. Well, the best day to retire in 2011 is the same as it was in 2010; that is December 31st. This is especially important for those who are planning on receiving a large annual leave payment, as the leave year ends on December 31, 2011 and anyone who retires after that date will lose any excess use-or-lose leave they have accrued.
Another (More Substantive) Pay Freeze for Federal Employees In the Congressional Pipeline?
According to one Congressman, a two-year pay freeze is not a serious effort to cut back on federal spending.
Lying to a Government Investigator Can Create More Problems Than Possible Misconduct
A police officer who lied to investigators about using a government vehicle to go to a Denny’s restaurant while on duty, was issued notice of removal, settled for voluntarily resignation, and was then unable to persuade MSPB or the court that his resignation was coerced.
White House Analysis on the Framework Agreement on Middle Class Tax Cuts and Unemployment Insurance
The White House has released its own analysis of the recent compromise between the President and Republicans on the tax cut and unemployment insurance extensions.
DC Area Congressmen Object to Federal Pay Freeze
Congressional representatives from the DC area are understandably unhappy with the federal pay freeze proposal and want to delay any decision on the freeze until the next Congress convenes. The Congressmen argue that claims on federal pay are based on “politics” while, presumably, their claims are based on a higher standard.
Federal Budget (and Federal Employee Salaries) Tied Up in “Lame Duck” Congress
2012 is shaping up to be an interesting year for many readers as federal employee benefits and wages are likely to again have front page publicity as the federal budget is debated in the midst of massive federal deficits and federal spending.
You and Your Health Care Choices: How to Minimize the Effect of the Wage Freeze
You can make a health care choice today that minimizes the effect of the President’s proposed freeze of your federal employee salary.
