Should Federal Employees Return to Work at the Office?
The debate has renewed over when federal employees should resume in-person work. What is your opinion?
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.
Special Enrollment Period Announced for FSAFEDS
OPM has announced a one time special enrollment opportunity for federal employees to increase or decrease elections under FSAFEDS.
Congressman: Federal Employees Need to Resume Office Work
One Congressman is asking OPM to take action to return federal employees to work in their offices “to the fullest degree possible.”
Fully Vaccinated Federal Employees Can Begin Removing Masks
Following new CDC guidance, federal employees who are fully vaccinated will be able to begin removing their masks inside of federal buildings.
OPM Issues Guidance on COVID Emergency Paid Leave
OPM has provided federal employees with more information on how to utilize the 2021 COVID emergency paid leave (EPL) benefit.
2020 FEVS Results: Persevering Through COVID
What do the 2020 FEVS results say about federal employees’ overall satisfaction with their jobs, pay and agency support during COVID?
Senator Says It’s Time for Federal Employees to Stop Telecommuting
One Senator is asking for guidelines to be issued to require federal employees to begin to safely return to work in agency offices.
CDC Issues Government-Wide COVID Testing Guidelines for Federal Workers
The CDC has issued COVID testing guidelines to provide agencies with strategies for testing federal workers for the virus.
The Future of the Federal Workforce: What’s Next After the Pandemic?
What will the telework model look like after the pandemic?
Some VA Beneficiaries to Receive COVID Stimulus Payments Next Week
The IRS announced that certain VA beneficiaries will get their COVID-19 stimulus payments soon.
