Formal Guidance Expected Soon on Emergency Paid Leave Benefit
A Postal Service memo says that OPM will be issuing guidance soon on the new COVID-19 emergency leave benefit for federal employees.
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IRS Postpones Tax Deadline to May 17
The IRS and Treasury Department will postpone the April 15 tax-filing deadline to May 17, the agencies announced Wednesday.
Why Would Anyone Want a Government Job?
The author lists 10 reasons why working for the federal government is likely to have some appeal to prospective federal employees.
When Can DC Area Federal Employees Get the Vaccine?
New information from the DC government offers a timeline as to when federal employees can expect to be eligible for the COVID vaccine.
Here’s What Adults In Their 60s Have Saved For Retirement – How Do You Compare?
Despite the pandemic, many retirement savers managed to increase their savings. This provides a glimpse into the average savings individuals in their 60s have put away for retirement.
IRS Begins Sending Out New COVID Stimulus Payments
The IRS said it has begun distributing the third round of COVID-19 stimulus checks from the new spending bill that just became law.
Federal Employees Retiring in February Down 20% from a Year Ago
Although the total retirement backlog is still high, the number of federal employees who retired last month was sharply lower than in recent years.
COVID Stimulus Bill Includes 15 Weeks of Paid Leave for Federal Employees
Tucked inside of the new $1.9 trillion COVID relief package is a unique benefit for federal employees: emergency paid leave.
Lawmakers Propose Giving Postal Service $6 Billion For Electric Vehicles
House Democrats have introduced legislation to provide $6 billion to the U.S. Postal Service to buy tens of thousands of additional electric delivery vehicles.
Biden Signs Executive Order to Explore Giving Federal Employees Time Off to Vote
President Biden has signed an Executive Order to make recommendations for expanding policies granting federal employees time off to vote.