2024 Federal Ray Raise Update: White House Budget Says 5.2%
The White House’s proposed budget for 2024 was released last week, recommending a 5.2% pay raise for federal employees.
2024 COLA Outlook: Gauging Inflation and Introduced Bills
Upcoming Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries and federal annuitants. Plus, proposed legislation about both COLA and leave.
Leave Transfer Programs for Feds Dealing with an Emergency
The final piece in our series on leave for federal employees. We go over Emergency and Voluntary Transfer Programs, then conclude with a recap on all types of leave.
Celebrating FED-uary – A Month for the Federal Workforce
A guide written last year about federal employees, retirement planning, and working with a financial advisor.
Alternative Work Schedules for Federal Employees
The fourth article in our series on leave for feds looks at flexible and compressed work schedules for feds.
2024 Federal Pay Raise Update: FAIR Act Introduced Again
An 8.7% raise for the US Federal Workforce? Speculation over next year’s pay raise has begun! Since 2016, the FAIR act has started the process for determining the pay increase…
Likely Changes to Locality Designations on the Horizon
The President’s Pay Agent approved recommendations to adjust a few current localities, add 4 new ones, and research another 10 for possible designation or expansion.
Family and Medical Leave for Feds: Both Paid and Unpaid
How and when can a federal employee use FMLA leave – both paid and unpaid.
Annual Leave for Federal Employees: Accumulation and Retirement
How does annual leave impact a federal employees’ retirement? How does it accumulate, and in what situations can it be restored?
Quick Checklist for Your Federal Retirement
The end of the year is when a lot of feds decide to retire. Here’s a quick checklist about the process for submitting a retirement application.