Faith and Flexibility: Telework as a Religious Accommodation in the Federal Workforce
OPM has issued updated guidance to help agencies accommodate federal employees’ religious beliefs and practices.
Author: Ian Smith
Scott Kupor Sworn in as OPM Director
Scott Kupor has been confirmed as the new OPM Director, succeeding Charles Ezell as Acting Director.
New Legislation Addresses Air Traffic Controller Shortage
New legislation intends to ease air traffic controller shortages by removing retirement age caps, thereby retaining experienced controllers longer.
The Cuts That Weren’t: Federal Employee Proposals Scrapped from One Big Beautiful Bill
The version of the One Big Beautiful Bill that ultimately became law omitted numerous proposed cuts to federal employees’ retirement benefits.
Trump Extends Federal Hiring Freeze
President Trump has again extended the federal hiring freeze he first put in place upon taking office.
OPM Retirement Backlog Grows 22% in June Amid Claims Surge
Federal retirement claims surged in May and June 2025, driving the highest mid-year spike in the OPM retirement backlog in six years.
SSA on Track to Complete WEP and GPO Adjustments by November
SSA anticipates being finished processing payments for all individuals impacted by the WEP and GPO by the fall.
Benefits Cuts Off the Table in Latest Draft of Senate Legislation
New draft legislation in the Senate has dropped mention of proposals negatively impacting federal employees.
Would You Be Willing to Pay 15.6% Towards Your Retirement?
Senate Republicans are reportedly considering a sharp increase to the amount federal employees pay towards their retirement benefits.
