Report: Shutdown less likely, prospects for 1.9% raise look better

Members of the House and Senate working to hash out a compromise on much-discussed “minibus” spending bills to keep the federal government going are making progress, according to a recent report. View More

Union to politicians: Lift the pay freeze!

A major federal employee union has renewed its demand that members and other feds get the pay raise they deserve. View More

How is the pay grade for a job determined?Jul 25, 2017

The Office of Personnel Management sets position classification standards for determining the series and grade and, consequently, the basic pay for General Schedule positions. Position classification standards are developed for broad occupational groupings. These standards are called “job family standards.” View More

What positions does the General Schedule cover?Jul 25, 2017

The General Schedule is the federal government’s main pay system that sets the pay rates for employees in most white-collar positions not at the senior executive or other senior levels. The General Schedule is composed of 15 grades, or salary levels. Each grade includes 10 steps, roughly 3 percent apart, through which employees advance based on satisfactory job performance and length of service. View More

What is the policy for receiving Sunday pay?Jul 25, 2017

What is meant by “exempt” and “nonexempt” in overtime policy?Jul 25, 2017

What flexibilities do agencies have in assigning a pay rate on hiring?Jul 25, 2017

How are within-grade raises earned?Jul 25, 2017

When can an agency furlough employees?Apr 06, 2014

What is “Title 5” overtime?Jul 25, 2017

Can I challenge the classification of my position?Jul 25, 2017

What is the policy for receiving holiday pay?Jul 25, 2017

What are quality step increases?Jul 25, 2017

Is locality pay based on where I work or where I live?Jul 25, 2017

What positions do the Federal Wage System cover?Jul 25, 2017

Can the government grant cash awards for performance?Jul 25, 2017