Judge Keeps Buyout Offer on Hold
A federal judge has kept the hold on the deferred resignation offer in place after a hearing on Monday.
Author: Ian Smith
OPM Retirement Backlog Surges 68% to Start 2025
OPM’s inventory of retirement claims grew sharply to start 2025, but it’s been worse. Here is an analysis.
Federal Judge Delays Buyout Offer Deadline
A federal judge has delayed the deferred resignation offer deadline.
Most FedSmith Readers Do Not Plan to Take Buyout Offer
The majority of respondents to our survey said they do not plan to accept the deferred resignation offer.
OPM Addresses Legality of Deferred Resignation Offer
OPM has issued guidance addressing the legality of the deferred resignation program for federal employees.
Federal Employees Instructed to Remove Pronouns From Their Email Signatures
Federal employees at multiple agencies are being instructed to remove pronouns from their email signatures per a recent OPM memo.
Do You Plan to Take the Deferred Resignation Offer?
Do you plan to accept OPM’s deferred resignation offer?
AFGE Sues Trump Over Schedule F
Another lawsuit has been filed challenging the Trump administration over Schedule F.
Bills Federal Employees Should Watch in 2025
Numerous bills have been introduced that have the potential to impact federal employees.
OPM Releases More Guidance on Implementing Return to Office Directive
OPM has released additional guidance for agencies to continue implementing President Trump’s memo requiring a return to in-person work.
