Retirement
Federal Disability Retirement: OPM’s Denial Strategy
Is OPM objective in its Federal Disability Retirement review process?
OPM
Stay updated with the latest OPM updates, including new OPM guidance, federal workforce policies, hiring and staffing rules, telework and workplace regulations, and major actions affecting federal employees and agencies. Get the latest news on OPM regulations, HR policy changes, pay and benefits guidance, retirement‑related updates, and government‑wide initiatives shaping federal workforce management. Find clear summaries and analysis to help federal employees, HR professionals, and agency leaders understand how OPM decisions impact the federal workplace.
Pay & Benefits
$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?
Human Resources
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.
Human Resources
OPM Guidance: Expanding Role of Unions, Restricting Removal Procedures
OPM has issued guidance to restrict implementing Trump administration Executive Orders.
Human Resources
Presidential Rank Awards Making a Comeback
After being cancelled last year due to COVID-19, the Presidential Rank Awards are returning in 2021.
Human Resources
Marijuana and Federal Employees
Federal law on marijuana use has not changed. New guidance from OPM advises a new interpretation.
Federal Workforce News
Government Closed on Thursday in DC Area
Federal offices in the Washington, DC area will be closed on February 18th.
Human Resources
$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.
Retirement
OPM Disability Retirement Under FERS: The “Process” and 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
The author says that the "process" of applying for Federal Disability Retirement largely requires convincing convincing OPM your case is valid.
Retirement
Retirement Backlog Surges by 37% in January
OPM's retirement backlog hit a new high to close out January.