As numbers of agency HR employees declined, workloads rose, MSPB says

Plans for automation and other technologies to allow for individual HR employees to handle a larger workload haven't panned out. View More

Arbitrator supports AFGE VA Council’s official time grievance

Finding that the Department of Veterans Affairs improperly denied union representatives official time, the arbitrator ordered the VA to award union reps back pay with interest and restore the leave time they spent performing their duties. View More

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

Generally, employees who are not at the highest step of their grade are entitled to receive the within-grade raise authorized for the next step of their position as long as they: complete the required waiting period, have received at least a “fully successful” (or equivalent) rating for their most recent performance appraisal period, and did not receive an equivalent increase in pay during the waiting period. View More

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

General Schedule and wage grade workers whose regular schedules require them to work on a Sunday are entitled to their rate of basic pay, plus premium pay computed at a rate of 25 percent of their basic pay rate. View More

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

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

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

When can an agency furlough employees?Apr 06, 2014

What are quality step increases?Jul 25, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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