Probationary Period Federal Employees Facing An Uncertain Future
An OPM memo asking for the number of probationary employees and uses of administrative leave is important as a precursor to reducing size of the federal workforce.
Administrative Leave
Group Wants Paid Leave for Federal Employees to Get Out of State Abortions
A group within the Justice Department is urging the Biden administration to give federal employees administrative leave to get abortions across state lines.
Federal Employees Will Now Get Paid Time Off to Vote
A new policy announced by OPM will give federal employees paid time off to vote.
Administrative Leave Available for Getting a COVID Booster Shot
Federal agencies must grant administrative leave to eligible federal employees to get COVID booster shots or to assist their family members with getting vaccinations.
Leave Options Offered to Federal Employees to Get Vaccinated
According to revised guidance, federal employees can take administrative leave to encourage getting the COVID vaccine.
Lawmakers Want Federal Employees to Get Administrative Leave For COVID Vaccinations
Some in Congress want federal employees to be given administrative leave to get COVID-19 vaccinations.
Are You Entitled to Weather and Safety Leave if you Telework?
OPM has addressed some common questions federal employees may have regarding weather and safety leave.
Telework is the Focus of New Dismissal and Closure Procedures
OPM recently updated its governmentwide closure and dismissal policies which include a new type of weather related leave and strong emphasis on telework.
OPM Issues Final Weather/Safety Leave Regulations
OPM has issued final regulations about new weather/safety leave policies which will be of particular interest to federal employees who telework.
Regs Proposed For Administrative Leave Restrictions
OPM has proposed new leave regulations that could impact federal employees in various ways.
