If passed, the law would mandate an across-the-board increase of 2.2% and a 1% increase in locality pay more…
Elimination of WEP and GPO Proposed in Bipartisan Legislation
The WEP and GPO reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for many that are those who are covered by government-sponsored pension plans more…
Most Federal Employees Will Get Higher Annual Leave Carryover
The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act allows eligible federal employees to carry over an additional 25% of unused from 2020 into 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Guidance has been issued by the Office of Personnel Management more…
IRS Begins Delivering Second Round of Stimulus Payments
The Internal Revenue Service has issued FAQs on the the second round of payments — which are generally $600 for singles and $1,200 for married couples filing a joint return — authorized by the newly enacted COVID-relief legislation more…
Spending Package Signals 1% Federal Employee Pay Raise for 2021, Extended Time to Pay Back Deferred Payroll Taxes
Congress passed the omnibus spending package Monday to fund federal agencies through the fiscal year and provide further COVID-19 relief more…
2021 Federal Leave Chart / Record / Calendar
Keep track of your 2021 leave with this handy calendar downloadable in PDF more…
December 15 Deadline for TSP Withdrawals Under CARES Act
The CARES Act allows coronavirus-affected participants to make a one-time withdrawal of up to $100,000 a TSP account more…
Legislation Would Offer ‘Climate Choice’ Option in Thrift Savings Plan
If passed, the bill would give federal employees the ability to divest from the fossil fuel industry more…
Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees and Annuitants for 2021
The 41th edition rates about 276 health insurance plans available to federal employees and retirees more…
2021 Federal Pay Freeze Proposed by Senate Appropriations Committee
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday proposed a pay freeze for federal employees in 2021 as part of its appropriations bill more…