Issues at the IRS Highlight Professional Vulnerabilities for Federal Managers
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is under fire for alleged poor performance. No matter where these allegations lead, good managers are bound to get caught up in the controversy.
Life Insurance Is the Real Commitment When It Comes to Marriage
Marriage is an exciting moment in people’s lives that initiates important changes. Few life-changing events are as significant as the big step, and life insurance is an important milestone to keep in mind.
Why Federal Managers Need Professional Liability Insurance
Every federal employee has some level of liability exposure, but federal managers may be at a greater risk than they realize.
When a Rainy Day Fund Is Not Enough
Have you ever heard that the only sure thing in life is change? There’s no better example than these current times to tell you that it’s true.
A Well-Deserved Recognition Week to All Public Servants
As a public servant, you can expect the best from your employer this very special week, but it is also an opportunity for you to share your story and why you answered the call to service.
FMA Announces Ron Gryga as Manager of the Year
In a career that has spanned more than 31 years, Ron Gryga has exemplified all that the Federal Managers Association (FMA) stands for, advocating excellence in public service.
Seven Steps to Financial Independence
What is financial independence? Not having to rely on other people (such as your parents) or lending institutions (such as banks, savings, or loans) for financial security.
FEDS Protection Attends FMA’s 84th National Convention
After the last few years of virtual events, the Convention was a welcome opportunity for FEDS to re-connect with the FMA membership in person.
Change in Mask Guidance Presents Potential New Problems for Federal Managers
As the COVID-19 pandemic appears to slow across the country, federal employees are left to manage the fallout from the last two years.
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied
There are federal employees who spent the five years the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) went without a quorum waiting, with their livelihoods damaged, home lives disrupted.
How Federal Supervisors Can Protect Themselves in Today’s Political Environment
In July, FEDS Protection President & Founder Tony Vergnetti was fortunate enough to join host Alex Tremble on The Alex Tremble Show to discuss the professional exposures of federal supervisors and how Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) can help protect against these liabilities. Mr. Vergnetti was joined in the episode, “How Federal Supervisors Can Protect Themselves in Today’s Political Environment,” by Brenda Wilson, FEDS Protection Director of Marketing, Strategy, and Business Development.
Six ways to be a more mindful spender
Devoting time to thinking more clearly about your relationship with money and your spending habits can be a great step towards saving money. If you’re on a journey to become a more thoughtful spender, consider the following steps.
Federal Managers—Why You Need PLI
Every federal employee has some level of liability exposure, but federal managers may be at a greater risk than they realize. Even if the allegations are ultimately proven untrue, the cost of defending against an adverse administrative action, disciplinary proceeding, or civil lawsuit can be devastating. However, Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) from FEDS Protection is available to help protect federal managers and supervisors when the unexpected happens.
Laptops & Locality Pay
Locality pay exists because some areas have significantly different costs of living from others. Before telework, this was not a complicated issue.
Talk with your kids about money
“Four in Five parents wish they had learned more about money and personal finances in their childhood.”
Parents tend to be tight-lipped with their children about family finances. But talking about money can provide a valuable education and keep kids from thinking money is a scary or taboo topic. One way to shape healthy attitudes and behaviors toward money is to engage in frequent conversations about how money works, how it’s earned, how it’s spent and how decisions about it are made.
Comprehensive Paid Leave for Feds
The past year has featured a significant expansion of paid leave for federal employees. Among these new benefits is an additional 15 weeks of emergency paid sick leave for feds who require time off due to either showing symptoms of Covid-19, or in order to take care of a family member who is suffering from Covid-19. Another expansion of paid leave from the past year is the extension of 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all feds with a newborn, newly adopted, or newly fostered child. Now, Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) is making efforts to expand on this paid leave program.
Sondland v. Pompeo Highlights the Financial Vulnerabilities of Federal Managers
Recently, news broke that former Ambassador Gordon Sondland, a key witness in the 2019 impeachment probe, is suing former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the U.S. government for recoupment of $1.8 million in attorney’s fees.
Feds Deserve Due Process
On paper, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is an independent, quasi-judicial Federal agency that exists to hear appeals from federal employees who are subjected to adverse actions by their agency; for example, a whistleblower who was subjected to a suspension or demotion as a result of their actions would appeal their case to the MSPB.