OPM Retirement Backlog Tops 27k in July
The OPM retirement backlog climbed again in July 2022 and did so rather sharply over the previous month.
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OPM’s Telework Guidance is Thorough and Surprisingly Progressive
OPM recently released detailed telework guidance. The author says it also is an important step forward in better serving employees’ needs.
Using Telework to Make Higher Salary While Living in Different Locality Pay Area
If an employee is engaging in a work situation using telework, and is outside the locality pay area for the office, will the employee receive locality pay?
OPM Anticipates More Telework for Federal Employees
OPM has published an extensive list of FAQs regarding telework policies in the post-COVID area.
The Slowest Times to Retire
OPM is busier processing retirement applications at certain times of the year. This can increase how long it takes for you to start getting your pension.
OPM Retirement Backlog Grows in June
The OPM retirement backlog edged slightly higher in June 2021.
OPM Issues Pay and Leave Guidance for New Juneteenth Holiday
OPM has issued pay and leave guidance for the new Juneteenth holiday for federal employees.
Juneteenth is a New Paid Holiday for Federal Employees
Federal employees have a new paid federal holiday this year for Juneteenth thanks to a bill that was signed into law today.
How Much Money is Left in the COVID Emergency Leave Fund?
When the money runs out, emergency COVID leave for federal employees ends. How much money is left in the fund?
OPM Retirement Backlog Continues to Improve After Peaking in March
The retirement backlog at OPM has been slowly improving over the last two months.
