Expert's View:
The COLAs for 2009
One of the joys of being a federal retiree -- other than the obvious one of being retired -- is that you get an annual a cost-of-living adjustment to your annuity. . . writes benefits expert Reg Jones.
Dec. 26 Granted as Extra Day Off
Following past practice, President Bush has granted federal employees an additional day off without charge to leave on December 26, which falls on a Friday.
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Still Waiting on Pay Order
One other order that is expected to come out soon is the annual White House pay order.
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‘Tis the Season to Know Gift Policies
At this time of year, issues commonly arise around giving or getting gifts in the work environment.
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Gifts from Outside Sources Restricted
Generally speaking, an employee may not solicit or accept a gift given because of his official position or from a prohibited source to include anyone who: has or seeks official action or business with the agency; is regulated by the agency; has interests that may be substantially affected by the performance of an employee's official duties; or is an organization composed mainly of such persons.
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What’s Acceptable in Gift-Getting
Unless the frequency of the acceptance of gifts would appear to be improper, an employee generally may accept: gifts based on a personal relationship when it is clear that the motivation is not his official position;
Fundraising Restrictions Apply, Too
The Office of Government Ethics has sent out a message to agencies asking them to remind employees about those policies as well as policies regarding fundraising in the workplace.
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Expert’s View: The COLAs for 2009
One of the joys of being a federal retiree – other than the obvious one of being retired – is that you get an annual a cost-of-living adjustment to your annuity, writes benefits expert Reg Jones.
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Changes in Workforce Summarized
The Congressional Research Service has issued a statistical look at the federal workforce, putting new data behind many of the trends that have been noted in other settings.
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Some Jobs, Agencies Lead Growth
The federal workforce grew by more than 120,000 employees between 2000, the low point during the last 10 years, and 2008, the report said.
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