OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer Program for Federal Employees Impacted by Hurricane Milton
An emergency leave transfer program has been established to help federal employees impacted by Hurricane Milton.
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Rule Would Change Pay Criteria for 17k Federal Employees
A proposed rule will increase the pay of a significant number of Federal Wage System federal employees.
OPM Retirement Backlog Falls for Second Straight Month
The OPM retirement backlog has declined for two months in a row and is nearing its low point from earlier this year.
OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer Program for Federal Employees Impacted by Hurricane Helene
An emergency leave transfer program has been established to help federal employees impacted by Hurricane Helene.
2025 PSHB Premiums Announced
The premiums for the inaugural 2025 Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program are now available.
2025 FEHB Premiums to Increase By 13.5%
The Office of Personnel Management has released the 2025 FEHB and FEDVIP premiums.
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops 4% in August
After climbing for two months in a row, the OPM retirement backlog reversed course in August.
OPM and Congress Clash Over Future of Remote Work for Feds
New telework guidance from OPM stands in contrast to legislation introduced in the Senate that would return federal employees to more in-person work.
Legislation Would Abolish Official Time
Legislation proposes to eliminate federal employees’ use of official time.
OPM Retirement Backlog Grows Again in July
The OPM retirement backlog has increased for two months in a row.
