WEP Repeal Legislation Introduced in the Senate
A companion bill to previously introduced legislation that would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision has been introduced in the Senate.
Author: Ian Smith
Coronavirus: Calls to Protect Federal Employees Ramping Up
As concerns mount about the coronavirus, lawmakers are pushing for more protections for federal employees.
OPM Issues New Coronavirus Guidance
OPM has released a new memo with questions and answers addressing pay, leave and telework with regards to the coronavirus.
Former Acting IG Indicted for Stealing Software and Federal Employees’ Personal Data
A former DHS acting IG is alleged to have stolen software and personal data of federal employees to sell for a profit.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Starting to Recover from January Spike
Despite a large number of new claims in February, OPM was able to start reducing the retirement backlog after seeing it grow in January.
House Bill Would Extend Paid Parental Leave Benefit to More Federal Employees
A recently introduced bill would extend the new paid parental leave benefit to more federal employees who are excluded under the new law.
Where Should Federal Agencies Be Buying Flowers?
Where should federal agencies be buying their flowers? It’s an issue that has generated more interest in Congress than you might think.
NTEU is Worried About OPM’s Implementation of Paid Parental Leave
NTEU is worried that OPM is “thwarting legislative intent” of the new paid parental leave law for federal employees.
Bill Would Give All VA Employees New Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Legislation has been introduced that would formally ensure that all VA employees would be covered by the new paid parental leave benefit.
A USPS Employee is Confirmed to Have the Coronavirus
A Postal Service employee has tested positive for the coronavirus. Does this mean it can spread through the mail?
