OPM Retirement Backlog Drops Below 30k in July
The OPM retirement backlog crossed a significant threshold in July 2022.
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Rubio Says OPM Sick Leave Policy for Medical Travel May Violate Hyde Amendment
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) says that OPM’s sick leave policy allowing federal employees to travel out of state for medical care may violate the Hyde amendment.
OPM Retirement Backlog Achieves 2022 Milestone in June
The OPM retirement backlog dropped again in June bringing it down to its lowest level so far in 2022.
Do You Qualify for Compensation in OPM Data Breach Cases for Up to $10,000?
A preliminary class action settlement for the OPM data breach has been reached which could result in payments to impacted federal employees.
Federal Employees Entitled to Sick Leave for Medical Travel After Abortion Ruling
OPM said that federal employees are entitled to sick leave to travel out of state for medical care, just days after the Supreme Court’s decision on abortions.
Despite 7% Drop in May, OPM Retirement Backlog Still Over 32k
A nice reduction was made to the OPM retirement backlog in May 2022, but the total figure is still over 32,000.
OPM Proposing Stronger “Ban the Box” Enforcement to Expand Federal Hiring
OPM is proposing to expand the “ban the box” rule to create a “world-class federal workforce.” How does this approach compare to an earlier Democratic administration?
FERS Retirement Timeline: What to Expect from OPM
It takes OPM a long time to process a federal employee’s retirement application. What should you expect, and how long does it usually take?
2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Coming Soon
The rollout of the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is scheduled to begin in late May.
Coming Soon! New Login Process for OPM Retirement Services Online
Retired federal employees who use the OPM Retirement Services Online website will have a new required login process starting May 26.
