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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.

OPM: Coronavirus Won’t Delay Open Season

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 1, 2020 3:44 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 18, 2020 12:44 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 12, 2020 1:44 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 11, 2020 12:39 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has released some additional guidance documents about the new paid parental leave benefit.

FERS Disability Retirement: Am I Entitled to Severance Pay?

FedSmith.com author Scott SantarelliBy Scott SantarelliAugust 10, 2020 9:44 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

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?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: August 10, 2020 7:35 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 5, 2020 3:01 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the progression of OPM's retirement backlog from October 2018 to July 2020

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: August 7, 2020 3:37 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has issued guidance to agencies on reducing reliance on college education and increasing value of experience.

2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Delayed (Again)

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 10, 2020 2:43 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey has been delayed for a second time.

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