Race, Politics, Merit, Luevano Decree and Hiring Federal Employees
Ending the 1981 Luevano decree and OPM’s new merit hiring plan introduce the biggest changes to the federal HR program in recent years.
Is VERA as Good as Normal Retirement for Federal Employees?
A VERA offers federal employees early retirement with benefits but comes with trade-offs, so it must be weighed carefully.
Federal Employees at Center of Trump’s D.C. Crime Emergency Orders
President Trump declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., citing threats to federal employees among the problems stemming from violence there.
TSP to Roth IRA: What Federal Employees Need to Know
When converting TSP funds into a Roth IRA, there is an extra step federal employees can take which may offer some advantages.
Probationary Employees: Retained or Fired? New Guidance from OPM Designed to Hire Quality Workforce
OPM is directing agencies to “designate at-least the second-line supervisor….” to make continued employment decisions for probationary employees.
OPM Orders Federal Agencies to Expunge COVID-19 Vaccine Records
OPM orders agencies to erase COVID vaccine records, ending a controversial chapter in federal policy. What does it mean for employees?
VA Terminates Most Union Contracts Citing Saving “Millions” and 750,000 Hours Per Year on Union Activity
The VA has terminated union agreements, savings millions of dollars and over 700k work hours spent on union activity each year. Here is the rationale and where legal challenges stand.
Contribute to Your Health Savings Account for Future Long Term Care and Medicare Premiums
HSAs offer a number of advantages for long-term savings. Why are most accounts kept in cash?
Strategies to Minimize Taxes on SSA Retroactive Payments for Federal Retirees
Federal retirees can use these five techniques to help offset the increased taxes they may face due to the recent repeal of the WEP and GPO.
OPM Officially Ends the “Five Things” Email Initiative for Federal Employees
OPM has ended the controversial “five things” weekly emails for federal employees.
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