Formal Guidance Expected Soon on Emergency Paid Leave Benefit
A Postal Service memo says that OPM will be issuing guidance soon on the new COVID-19 emergency leave benefit for federal employees.
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Federal Employees Retiring in February Down 20% from a Year Ago
Although the total retirement backlog is still high, the number of federal employees who retired last month was sharply lower than in recent years.
Federal Disability Retirement: OPM’s Denial Strategy
Is OPM objective in its Federal Disability Retirement review process?
$15 Minimum Wage for Federal Employees
What is the latest on a $15 per hour minimum wage for federal employees? Will others get a raise as well?
Biden Signs Executive Order to Explore Giving Federal Employees Time Off to Vote
President Biden has signed an Executive Order to make recommendations for expanding policies granting federal employees time off to vote.
OPM Guidance: Expanding Role of Unions, Restricting Removal Procedures
OPM has issued guidance to restrict implementing Trump administration Executive Orders.
Presidential Rank Awards Making a Comeback
After being cancelled last year due to COVID-19, the Presidential Rank Awards are returning in 2021.
Marijuana and Federal Employees
Federal law on marijuana use has not changed. New guidance from OPM advises a new interpretation.
Government Closed on Thursday in DC Area
Federal offices in the Washington, DC area will be closed on February 18th.
$163 Million+ Supporting Federal Employee Unions in FY 2019
The total cost to the federal government supporting federal employee unions was more than $163 million in fiscal year 2019.