The Fly Smart Act requires all federal executive branch employees to fly coach, domestically and internationally, except under exceptional circumstances more…
Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Retirees from Benefits Fraud
The bill would US Attorneys the statutory authority to prosecute retiree representatives who misuse funds from the FERS and CSRS retirement programs more…
Official Warns Public About Social Security-Related Scam
Individuals are receiving government employee impersonation scam phone calls displaying the Social Security Advisory Board’s phone number on caller ID more…
Bill Introduced Would Require Public Disclosure of Federal Employees’ Pensions and Bonuses
If passed, federal employees’ bonuses and pensions would be made available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act more…
New Bipartisan Retirement Legislation Would Increase Required Minimum Distribution Age to 75
If passed, the Retirement Security & Savings Act would allow individuals choosing to work later in life to keep saving for retirement more…
Bill Would Allow Catch-Up Retirement Contributions for Former Temporary Federal Employees
If passed, the legislation would ensure federal employees who started their careers as temporary workers are granted the opportunity to make catch-up retirement contributions so that they can retire on time more…
OPM Issues New Rules for Time Off for Religious Observances
Employees can alter their schedules, but must notify their supervisors and get prior approval more…
Senators Ask What Action TSP Is Taking Regarding Climate Change
The Senators wrote a letter asking the GAO to look into the risks that fossil fuel investments pose for federal workers regarding climate change more…
Many Federal Employees Will Get Retroactive Pay Raise Next Week
Many will get both the pay raise and the retroactive lump sum payment from the beginning of this year more…
12 Weeks Paid Family Leave for Federal Employees Proposed in New Senate Bill
If passed, the legislation would provide paid leave to care for a new child or a sick loved one more…