sick leave

• Eric Crusius: What does paid leave executive order mean for contractors?

  Thanks to a new executive order, 300,000 employees of federal contractors have a new benefit coming and their employers have a new mandate to comply with. On Labor Day, President Barack Obama signed an executive order requiring their employers to offer paid sick leave. Eric Crusius, who represents government contractors at the law firm Miles & Stockbridge, offered his take on In Depth with Francis Rose as part of Industry Chatter.

  Agency in Focus

  September 10, 2015
• New sick leave plan may spotlight fed benefits

  Many federal workers probably wonder what's the fuss about giving people seven days of sick leave per year. That's because Uncle Sam has long been ahead of his time when it comes to things like a generous leave package for workers, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.

  Mike Causey

  January 21, 2015
• Obama authorizes up to six weeks of paid parental leave for feds

  President Barack Obama is signing a Presidential Memorandum today directing agencies to provide six weeks of advance sick leave for federal employees to care for their newborn child.

  Pay & Benefits

  January 15, 2015
• OPM updates sick leave policy

  Federal employees now can use up to 26 weeks of sick leave for unpaid Family and Medical Leave Act under certain conditions.

  Workforce

  December 03, 2010
• Your Future: Omnibus or Ominous?

  The shattered lame duck session of the 111th Congress has limped back in town with lots of homework to complete in a short time. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it includes the federal pay raise (if any), job security issues, $250 payments for retirees and a new TSP perk.

  Benefits

  November 16, 2010
• Sick Leave Phase In

  The good news is that Congress has given federal workers a major financial incentive to save their sick leave. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the bad news is that a full cure for the so-called FERS flu is still years away.

  Mike Causey

  June 30, 2010
• Pay, Benefits Time Check

  Although it may be hard for many federal workers to understand, legislation that would benefit them has a very low priority on Capitol Hill, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey. Especially in election years.

  Benefits

  April 28, 2010
• Sick leave legislation update

  Congress is debating a measure that would force companies to offer up to seven days of paid sick leave. And that includes federal contractors. Specifically, this would apply to employers with more than 15 workers.…

  Federal Drive

  June 12, 2009
• Federal Benefit Roundup

  There’s a renewed focus in Washington on federal employee benefits. A slew of proposals aim to change how unused sick leave is credited toward retirement and provide paid leave for birth or adoption. There’s also…

  Federal Drive

  March 24, 2009
• FERS Flu Update

  If you’re a federal manager, or a federal employee under the Federal Employee Retirement System, you’ll want to listen up. Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA.) has introduced a bill to eliminate the “use it or lose…

  Federal Drive

  February 17, 2009