USDA: Relocations caused significant workforce damage

A new report tallies up some of the substantial workforce dysfunction—harms broadly predicted by employee unions and personnel experts—that the move inflicted, both in terms of employees who quit or retired early and morale among the remaining workforce. View More

USDA delays relocation date for some employees

The Department of Agriculture is asking a number of employees who agreed to be relocated to the Midwest, if they would remain in their positions in Washington, D.C., for a bit longer. View More

If I travel on government business, do I have to use a government-issued charge card?Apr 06, 2014

Generally, you must use the card for routine travel expenses such as airplane tickets, hotels, and meals and then you are billed for those expenses. View More

What happens to the pay of Guard or Reserve members going on active military duty?Apr 06, 2014

Federal workers performing active military duty typically are placed in leave without pay status during their military tour of duty, and receive compensation from the Armed Forces of their military position. View More

What is meant by competitive areas and competitive levels?Apr 06, 2014

Can I travel by other than the lowest class of travel?Apr 06, 2014

Are Guard or Reserve members who go on active military duty guaranteed a job on their return?Apr 06, 2014

Do I get to keep frequent traveler benefits for travel I perform in my official capacity?Apr 06, 2014

Does time away on active service count toward federal benefits?Apr 06, 2014

Would I be reimbursed if I drive my personal vehicle for official business, including travel?Apr 06, 2014

What if I want to make a side trip for personal reasons?Apr 06, 2014

Where can I find information about allowances for an overseas assignment?Apr 06, 2014

Are some benefits increased if family members accompany me on travel or relocation?Apr 06, 2014

Are there additional benefits if an overseas assignment is in a combat zone?Apr 06, 2014

What happens to benefits for those who move between “appropriated fund” and “non-appropriated fund” positions?Apr 06, 2014

What if I own a property or could stay with family or friends at a travel destination?Apr 06, 2014

Do 3Rs incentives come with any strings attached?Apr 06, 2014

Is travel time outside my normal work schedule paid as working time?Apr 06, 2014

What happens if I don’t want to accept a reassignment?Apr 06, 2014

What can I do if I disagree with the amount my agency reimbursed me for travel or paid me in relocation expenses?Apr 06, 2014

Can I request a hardship transfer due to personal considerations?Apr 06, 2014

If I transfer, would I have to serve a new probationary period?Apr 06, 2014

What happens if my function is transferring and I don’t want to move with it?Apr 06, 2014

How does a transfer differ from a reassignment?Apr 06, 2014

If I’m transferred, will I get a relocation allowance?Apr 06, 2014

What’s the difference between a transfer and a temporary change of station?Apr 06, 2014