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FLRA seeks public comment on federal union dues rule

The Federal Labor Relations Authority is officially seeking public comment on a rule that would make it easier for federal employees to stop paying their union dues. View More
Pon defends retirement proposals at hearing

Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., calls recent retirement cut proposals, “draconian,” but OPM Director Jeff Pon contends that he is bringing federal retirement benefits into the 21st century with his plan. View More
Ohio lawmaker opposes Pon's retirement cuts proposal

While the Office of Personnel Management director wants to make federal employee retirement benefits more in line with the public sector, one lawmaker says the proposed changes only make the federal government a less attractive employer than the private sector. View More

Would I have to keep paying insurance premiums in a furlough?Apr 06, 2014

It varies by the type of insurance. Your Federal Employees Health Benefits program coverage will continue as long as your salary is sufficient to withhold premiums. Your agency also will continue paying its share. If your pay is insufficient to cover your FEHB premiums during a pay period, you may opt to pay the premiums directly to your payroll office, incur a debt, or terminate coverage. View More
What voluntary payroll withholdings can I request?Jul 25, 2017

For active employees, there are several common withholdings. View More
What are the mandatory deductions from salary?Jul 25, 2017

For CSRS employees, the civil service retirement deduction is 7 percent of pay subject to the deduction. For CSRS Offset employees, the deduction is 0.8 percent. View More
Are retirement deductions taken from all types of compensation?Jul 25, 2017
What voluntary payroll withholdings can I request?Jul 25, 2017
Can my salary be garnisheed?Jul 25, 2017

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