Retirement Backlog Up, But Case Processing Time Down in August
OPM’s retirement backlog grew in August but the average processing time improved considerably.
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OPM: Coronavirus Won’t Delay Open Season
OPM said that this year’s Open Season will take place as scheduled despite the coronavirus.
Largest Number of Feds Making $200,000+ Per Year
Which agencies have the most employees making more than $200,000? Which agencies have the highest average employee salary?
Additional Dental and Vision Carriers Coming in 2021
OPM has announced additional dental and vision carriers for the FEDVIP program beginning in 2021.
OPM Releases Supplementary Materials for Upcoming Paid Parental Leave Benefit
OPM has released some additional guidance documents about the new paid parental leave benefit.
FERS Disability Retirement: Am I Entitled to Severance Pay?
Are you entitled to severance pay if you are terminated from your federal job for medical reasons?
Under What Circumstances Will Federal Employees Be Entitled to Paid Parental Leave?
The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim final rule stipulating how the new paid parental leave benefit can be used by federal employees.
Average Monthly Retirement Case Processing Time Jumps 17% in July
OPM’s retirement backlog had only a small increase in July despite a much slower average claims processing time.
Implementing EO to Reward Experience Over Education
OPM has issued guidance to agencies on reducing reliance on college education and increasing value of experience.
2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Delayed (Again)
The 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey has been delayed for a second time.
