OPM Issues Pay and Leave Guidance for Christmas Eve Holiday
OPM has issued pay and leave guidance for the 2020 Christmas Eve holiday.
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New Locality Pay Areas in 2021?
The President’s Pay Agent has issued its report on locality pay areas for 2021.
Increasing Performance Value in Reduction-in-Force (RIF)
Proposed regulations for a reduction-in-force would place more emphasis on quality of performance and less on length of service.
Will You Be Paid in the Event of a Shutdown?
The possibility of a government shutdown is on the table as Congress wrangles over funding bills.
Will OPM Approve My Disability Claim Without a Physician’s Statement?
Although it’s not optimal, the author explains how it is possible to get a FERS Disability Retirement claim approved without a doctor’s statement.
Retirement Backlog Climbs Over 20k in November
The retirement backlog at OPM edged slightly higher in November putting it over a milestone figure.
Cutting Federal Agency Costs for Union Activity
How much official time was used by federal employee unions in FY 2019? The latest report from OPM breaks it down.
New Retirement Claims at OPM Surge 33% Over Previous Month
The number of federal employees who submitted retirement applications rose sharply in October over the previous month.
OPM Guidance to Agencies on the “Schedule F-Bomb”
OPM has issued guidance on placing federal employees into Schedule F and removing normal civil service procedures for hiring and firing.
A Detailed Look at 2021 FEHB Premiums
OPM has provided some detailed data regarding 2021 FEHB premiums to help in preparing for the 2020 Open Season.
