Federal Employees Can Get Paid Leave to Vaccinate Their Children
There are several leave options available to federal employees to encourage them and their family members to get COVID vaccinations.
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Biden Vaccine Mandates Face First Test With Federal Workers
About 4 million federal workers are to be vaccinated by November 22 under President Biden’s Executive Order, but some are resisting.
Retirement Backlog Slashed Nearly 10% in October
OPM successfully reduced its backlog of outstanding retirement claims in October despite more incoming claims than in the month before.
ICE Officers File OSHA Complaint Over Illegal Immigrant COVID Risks
The ICE officers union filed two workplace safety complaints about the handling of illegal immigrants and COVID-19 at the border, saying federal employees working there face conditions that amount to “a death trap.”
2022 Annual TSP Contribution Limit to Top $20k
The IRS has announced the 2022 annual contribution limits for the TSP and IRAs.
Another Bill Introduced to Overturn Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
Another bill has been introduced that would repeal the vaccine mandate for federal employees.
Senators Worry About TSA Staffing Shortage Due to Vaccine Requirement
Two Senators are worried that too many unvaccinated employees at the TSA could disrupt agency operations as the COVID vaccine deadline looms for federal employees.
Lawmakers Tell Fully Vaccinated Federal Employees to Return to the Office
A group of Senators said that it is time for all federal employees who are fully vaccinated to return to work in their agency offices.
Bill Would Provide Antibody Exemption to Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
Legislation has been introduced that would allow federal employees to opt out of the vaccine mandate if they have proof of COVID antibodies.
House Republicans Raise Questions on Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
Two House Republicans want more information on the potential impact of the vaccine mandate on the federal workforce.
