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OPM’s Retirement Backlog Remains Relatively Unchanged in September

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 9, 2020 9:04 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the trend in OPM's retirement backlog from October 2018 to September 2020

OPM’s retirement backlog saw little change during September.

Are White Federal Employees Inherently Racist?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 6, 2020 1:52 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is requiring all agencies to submit diversity and inclusion training for review and approval before it is used.

How Does Paid Parental Leave for Federal Employees Work?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 1, 2020 7:56 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Federal employees have a new paid leave benefit: paid parental leave. Here is a summary of the key features and eligibility requirements.

Are Federal Employees Allowed Time Off to Vote?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 29, 2020 4:40 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Can federal employees get time off to vote? OPM has addressed this question with guidance for the upcoming election.

Does National Guard Service Count Toward Federal Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithSeptember 24, 2020 10:42 AM Categories Court Cases, Retirement Leave a comment
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This case involves a determination by OPM not to credit 87 days served by a Federal retiree in the Army National Guard of Connecticut.

Proposed Changes for Federal Administrative Law Judges

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 21, 2020 8:06 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is issuing proposed changes that will impact how administrative law judges are hired and other employment changes.

Federal Employees Should Double Check These Items Before Retiring

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsSeptember 18, 2020 1:19 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Checking the details of your federal retirement benefits can ensure a smoother process before your last day. These are some items to look for.

Presidential Transition Notebook: Take Dismantling OPM Off the Table

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealSeptember 11, 2020 10:52 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author shares his analysis of proposed recommendations for reforming the Office of Personnel Management under a new administration.

FEVS Coming September 14

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 9, 2020 5:42 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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After some delays, the 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey finally has a set launch date.

Retirement Backlog Up, But Case Processing Time Down in August

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 4, 2020 4:52 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the progression of OPM's retirement backlog from October 2018 to August 2020

OPM’s retirement backlog grew in August but the average processing time improved considerably.

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