OPM Directs Agencies to Advance Pay Equity for Federal Employees
OPM is directing agencies to conduct independent pay gap analyses to advance pay equity throughout the federal workforce.
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OPM Retirement Backlog Spikes 9% in June
The OPM retirement grew in June, backtracking on its progress from the previous months.
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops to 8 Year Low
The OPM retirement backlog has fallen to a level not seen since 2016.
New Leave Opportunity for Federal Employees: Safe Leave
Federal employees can now request safe leave when they need time off to seek safety from domestic violence situations.
OPM Retirement Backlog Continues to Decline in April
The OPM retirement backlog has been on a steady decline so far in 2024.
2024 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Coming in May
The 2024 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will be distributed to federal employees in May.
OPM Cracking Down on Ineligible FEHB Enrollees
OPM announced new requirements to eliminate ineligible FEHB enrollees.
Ahuja Stepping Down as OPM Director
OPM Director Kiran Ahuja announced she is resigning from the agency.
Does OPM or the Ex-Wife Have to Prove Existence of Survivor Benefits?
When her former spouse died while still employed, the ex-wife tried to persuade OPM that she was entitled to a survivor’s annuity.
OPM Retirement Backlog Slashed by 14% in March
The OPM retirement backlog fell to its lowest level since last fall at the end of March 2024.
