“When I’m Sixty-Four”
Are you ready for retirement–however you define it? Plan ahead. Millions of Americans who once thought “don’t trust anyone over 30” may be wondering “will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m sixty-four?”
Buckling the Seat Belt Could Be a Good Career Move
A federal employee fell out of his vehicle and it struck a parked car. The employee was fired. The MSPB and a federal court says the removal was reasonable under the circumstances.
Will Your 2007 Pay Raise be “Pulled” Up or “Pushed” Down?
The “push-pull” theory applies to both economic and marketing models. It can also apply to how the federal pay raise is approved each year. Will next year’s raise be “pulled” up or “pushed” down?
Court Awards $22,390.86 to Fed for Fees Incurred in Independent Counsel Investigation
A federal attorney found himself the subject of an independent counsel’s investigation as a result of the investigation of former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros. The federal attorney also found himself saddled with more than $22,000 in attorney fees as a result of the investigation. He petitioned to get the fees reimbursed and a court gives him the money.
2007 COLA for Retirees Continues To Go Up
The COLA adjustment for retirees won’t be final until the September figures are calculated. For now, the differential is 3.1%.
Is it Time to Stop Subsidizing Federal Unions with Tax Money?
Federal agencies spend millions of dollars each year to subsidize federal employee unions. The reasons for the continued subsidies are complex. The author poses the question: Is it time to stop subsidizing federal employee labor unions?
Was This Fed Fired Because of Military Leave or Lying on Employment Application?
What was the reason for firing this federal employee? He argued it was because he was called up for military duty. The agency said it was because he had involvement with convicted felons in his outside employment.
Court Refuses Stay for Congressman to Halt Review of Material Seized from His Office
The District Court for DC has refused to issue a stay of its ruling that the Justice Department is free to review the material seized from Congressman William Jefferson’s office.
How Much Would You Make in Private Industry?
There is a continuing debate about the pay of federal employees–too high or too low or about right? With the large variety of federal jobs, there is no one right answer but the internet may give readers a feel for what their value would be on the open market.
Should Federal Agents Protecting Our Borders Be Required to Live in the US?
Should federal employees with a duty station in America maintain their primary residence in the United States? Most readers probably thought this was a requirement for Customs and Border Protection agents. It wasn’t.
