Coronavirus Pandemic Whistleblowing for Federal Employees
Some federal employees may consider whistleblowing if they feel agencies are putting them at undue risk from the coronavirus. These are some things to consider.
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.
IRS Begins Recalling Thousands of Employees
The IRS has begun recalling employees to the office, but it is not without controversy.
How Many Coronavirus Stimulus Payments Have Been Issued?
The IRS has published data showing how many total Economic Impact Payments have been issued in each state.
OPM Addresses Questions About Returning Federal Employees to Work Post Coronavirus
OPM published a list of FAQs regarding plans to return federal employees to normal work environments in the wake of the coronavirus.
DC Regional Leaders Ask for More Telework for Federal Employees
Local leaders from the DC region want OPM to extend telework policies, saying it will help save federal employees’ lives.
Will the TSP Offer Coronavirus Relief Provisions from the CARES Act?
The CARES Act allows hardship withdrawals from retirement plans, but it isn’t clear if the TSP will allow them for federal employees.
Can President Trump Fire Dr. Fauci?
There has been recent speculation that President Trump might fire Dr. Anthony Fauci, but can the president really do this given that Fauci is a federal employee?
Coronavirus: Do Federal Employees Qualify for Emergency Paid Sick Leave?
The Office of Personnel Management has issued a memo outlining when federal employees can qualify for emergency paid sick leave due to the coronavirus.
Some Federal Benefits Recipients Need to Act Immediately to Get Additional Stimulus Funds Faster
The IRS is urging certain federal benefits recipients to act quickly to ensure they are eligible to get additional stimulus payments quickly.
White House Tells Federal Employees to Prepare to Return to Their Offices
The Office of Management and Budget issued a memo with plans agencies can use to safely return to normal operations after the coronavirus.
