No Travel Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Federal Employees
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force has outlined what travel restrictions are in place for federal employees who are fully vaccinated and those that are not.
COVID
Stay informed on COVID‑19 updates that affect federal employees and retirees, including workplace policies, safety guidance, telework rules, vaccination requirements, and agency‑specific directives. Explore analysis of how COVID‑related legislation, OPM and agency guidance, and federal workforce policies continue to shape leave rules, return‑to‑office decisions, and long‑term workplace practices. Find clear explanations and timely updates on the ongoing impacts of COVID‑19 on federal employment, benefits, and agency operations.
How Did Social Security Fare With COVID?
How has Social Security weathered the COVID-19 storm?
Vaccine Incentives, Employee Confidentiality, and Latest EEOC Guidance: What Employees Need to Know
What can employees expect with regards to being required to have a COVID vaccination in the workplace?
COVID Vaccine? Some Federal Employees Can Apply Today for $50 Award
Do you qualify for a $50 award for having a COVID vaccination? Here is how to apply.
White House Tells Agencies to Plan for Bringing Federal Employees Back to In-Office Work
A new memo instructs federal agencies to begin the process of returning many federal employees to work in offices as the pandemic winds down.
Can Agencies Require Federal Employees to Get Vaccinated?
New guidance addresses whether or not agencies can require federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 when working in-person.
Can Federal Managers Adapt to a Hybrid or Remote Workplace?
What is the federal workplace model likely to look like after the pandemic, and what challenges must be overcome?
Need an Extra $50? BCBS Offers Federal Employees COVID Vaccine Incentive
Federal employees who belong to the Blue Cross FEP program can receive $50 credit for receiving COVID vaccine.
FedSmith Readers Say It’s Still Not Time to Return to In-Office Work
How do FedSmith readers feel about returning to work in their agency offices post-COVID? Our latest survey suggests they are not ready to do so.
How Much Money is Left in the COVID Emergency Leave Fund?
When the money runs out, emergency COVID leave for federal employees ends. How much money is left in the fund?
