Bill aims to ease credit concerns during shutdown

Just months after the end of the longest partial government shutdown in history, one lawmaker wants to ensure that certain finances of federal employees — and consumers alike — are protected. View More

More than 1,000 TSA employees still have not received full shutdown back pay

Federal employees are now in their third pay period since the end of partial government shutdown, yet more than 1,000 Transportation Security Administration workers still have not received their full back pay, and a group of democratic lawmakers want answers. View More

When can an agency furlough employees?Apr 06, 2014

Generally, there are two types of furloughs. In a “save money” furlough, typically a budgetary shortfall causes an agency to take certain cost-saving steps, including putting employees on unpaid furlough. In a “shutdown” furlough, an agency has no authority to spend money, which can happen if an agency’s appropriations are not renewed on schedule. View More

What’s the difference between discipline for poor performance and discipline for misconduct?Apr 06, 2014

Generally, misconduct is the failure to follow a workplace rule (for example, tardiness and absenteeism) and poor performance is the failure of an employee to do his or her job at an acceptable level. However, in certain circumstances an agency might deem poor performance to be severe enough to constitute misconduct. View More

What can I do to challenge a disciplinary action?Apr 06, 2014

Will my agency subsidize my child care expenses?Apr 06, 2014

What is a negotiated grievance procedure?Apr 06, 2014

Could I take an outside job during a furlough?Apr 06, 2014

How large can a 3R incentive be?Feb 11, 2015

Will my agency help pay my commuting costs?Apr 06, 2014

Is my agency required to help me pay professional liability insurance?Apr 06, 2014