A Bad Recipe: The Irish Burgoo Vacancy Announcement
Federal agencies are facing a retirement tsunami. This federal employee describes a significant problem that some agencies will face when in trying to recruit new employees.
Security Notice to Investors from the TSP
Security notice from the TSP regarding security of TSP accounts and personal investor responsibility.
Some TSP Investors Lost Money to Thieves: Who Will Pay for the Loss?
Will the TSP repay investors who lost money when thieves withdrew money from their TSP accounts? If you are not one of the investors who lost money, do you even care?
Federal Leave Policies: A Blessing or A Curse?
Recent articles on sick leave generated a substantial response from readers. Some asked what kinds of leave federal employees can use or for more information on when sick leave can be used. Some of the righteous indignation, ethical outrage, and management concern may be heightened or alleviated after reading more about federal employee leave policies.
Sick Leave and FERS: Leave Abuse? Justifiable Cheating? Flexible Ethics?
About 1/3 of readers think it is ethical for a federal employee to sick leave without a medical reason and about 1/3 have taken sick leave when they were not sick. Readers think the system of not crediting sick leave for FERS employees should be changed.
Do You Lie to Yourself About Retirement?
Retirement is a desirable goal for most people. Are you being honest with yourself about how much money you will have and how much you will actually need? Here are some common lies people tell themselves about retirement.
Some Federal Employees Will Be Getting A Little More Money in February
GSA has approved an increase in the mileage rate for federal employees using their own vehicles for agency business.
Employee Computer Use: What’s All the Fuss About?
How can a federal employee get in trouble at work using a computer? It isn’t hard to do. Supervisors should also take the time to understand their responsibility on use of computers in the federal working environment.
Suit Against Federal Employee Decided by Supreme Court
It’s not often that a selection decision by a federal supervisor ends up before the US Supreme Court. In a new decision of the Court, a selection decision made by an official of the Forest Service ends up in a case involving the application of the Westfall Act–a law providing immunity for federal employees when acting in their official capacity.
Lying Didn’t Work Before–Perhaps It Will Work Better the 2nd Time
An employee being fired for submitting false information apparently sent in more false information when responding to the proposed removal.
