Pay & Benefits
2019 Retroactive Pay Raise is Almost Here
What is taking the pay raise so long to arrive? OPM's director provides an explanation.
Executive Order
Stay informed on presidential executive orders that impact federal employees, retirees, and federal agencies. Explore analysis of current and historical executive orders affecting workforce policies, pay and benefits, labor relations, telework, agency operations, and retirement programs. Find clear explanations of how executive actions shape federal employment rules, agency directives, and long‑term policy changes across government. Keep up with timely updates and expert insights on executive orders that influence the federal workforce and the broader federal community.
Pay & Benefits
How Will the Pay Raise Impact Locality Pay?
How will the 2019 pay raise impact locality pay, and what does the Pay Agent have to say about new locality pay areas?
Human Resources
Biggest Events for Feds in 2018
What were the most significant events for federal employees in 2018? Here is a summary.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Freeze Stands for 2019
Because Congress has not overridden the president's proposed pay freeze, and an Executive Order has been issued freezing pay, no raise is expected in 2019.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Gives Federal Employees Extra Holiday on Christmas Eve
President Trump has issued an Executive Order giving most federal employees an extra holiday on December 24, 2018. Merry Christmas!
Human Resources
Decision Over-Turning Executive Orders Goes to Next Level Court
A District Court decision overturning major provisions of three Executive Orders has been appealed. Here is a summary of the arguments made by Justice Department.
Agency News
Post Office, Stock Market Among Closures for Tomorrow’s Holiday Honoring Former President Bush
Wednesday, December 5th, has been declared a day of mourning by President Trump. Most federal employees will be excused from work, including the Postal Service.
Federal Workforce News
National Day of Mourning Declared: Government Closed December 5th
On Wednesday, December 5th, the Federal Government will close in honor of America's 41st president who died on Friday.
Human Resources
New Federal Labor Relations Guidance: Back to the Future?
OPM has issued new guidance for agencies on reporting labor relations information.
Human Resources
VA Restricting Salary to Federal Employees Representing Unions
OPM issues new guidance to agencies and the VA cuts of use of official time for medical professionals to focus on "putting veterans first."