Federal Employees Have Until November 22 to Get Vaccinated
A new memo says that federal employees will have until just before Thanksgiving to get fully vaccinated under the president’s new vaccine mandate.
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Survey: Will the Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees Succeed?
President Biden has announced a vaccine mandate for federal employees. What is your opinion? Take this survey and share your feedback.
FEGLI Premiums Are Changing This Fall
New FEGLI premiums will be taking effect soon for most of the plan options.
OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer Program for Hurricane Ida
OPM has authorized an emergency leave transfer program for federal employees impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Retirement Backlog Hits a New High
The backlog of retirement claims at OPM has reached its highest level in nearly a decade.
Social Security Trust Funds Projected to Run Out of Money Sooner Than Expected
The Social Security trust fund most Americans rely on for their retirement will run out of money in 12 years according to the latest Trustees report.
USPS Reinstates Mask Requirement for Employees
The Postal Service is again requiring masks for its employees, regardless of their vaccination status.
USPS Shorted Some Employees’ Pay for Years, Investigation Finds
The Postal Service regularly cheats mail carriers out of their pay, according to a Center for Public Integrity investigation.
Competitive Service vs. Excepted Service: What’s the Difference?
What are the key differences between the federal government’s hiring authorities: Competitive Service, Excepted Service, and Senior Executive Service?
Leave Options Offered to Federal Employees to Get Vaccinated
According to revised guidance, federal employees can take administrative leave to encourage getting the COVID vaccine.
