Does OPM’s New Guidance Put an End to Telework?
OPM has issued guidance to federal agencies on the use of telework with a union contract in place.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
More Info and Clarification from OPM on Deferred Resignation Program
OPM is providing more information on its deferred resignation offer to federal employees to resign and leave government service. This may influence the decisions by some.
Trump Memo Attacks, Restricts Labor Agreements on Telework
President Trump has issued a memo that places further restrictions on telework.
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.
Too Good to be True? Perhaps. OPM Adds Clarifying Information on Deferred Resignation to Counter Skeptical Feds
Explanation of the OPM deferred resignation memo sparked questions, confusion and skepticism among federal employees. A revised version of the FAQ’s answers many questions.
What’s the Catch? Too Good to Be True? “Deferred Resignation”, Buyouts and Paid Administrative Leave
Federal employees who feared working under President Trump may be shocked. Buyouts took on a completely different form with up to 8 months of pay. Here are the details.
Trump Administration Offers Buyouts to Nearly All Federal Employees
Buyouts were predicted in a recent FedSmith article. They occurred faster than expected. Here is more information.
Schedule F Quickly Moving Forward
OPM issued new guidance with deadlines for identifying positions to be moved to Schedule Policy/Career (Schedule F). Does your job meet these characteristics?
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.
Is There a Buyout in Your Future and Will You Take It?
Would you accept a $25,000 buyout (or more) to leave government service? How about $40,000? Are you ready to make a decision? Think about it now instead of later.
