Human Resources
DC Area Federal Employees Encouraged to Telework Starting Today
OPM is encouraging federal employees in the Washington, DC area to telework or use leave in anticipation of Inauguration Day activities.
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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.
Retirement
When Can I Expect to Start Receiving My Pension?
Federal employees could find themselves with a temporary income gap right after they retire. The author says it's wise to plan ahead.
Pay & Benefits
Higher Annual Leave Carryover Now in Effect
Certain federal employees are now eligible to carry over greater amounts of annual leave from last year.
Retirement
Fewest Federal Employees Retired in 2020 Than in Last 6 Years
How many federal employees put in their retirement papers in 2020?
Pay & Benefits
Changes in Pay Rates for Federal Employees
President Trump's Executive Order on 2021 pay impacts a number of federal employee pay schedules.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Issues Pay and Leave Guidance for Christmas Eve Holiday
OPM has issued pay and leave guidance for the 2020 Christmas Eve holiday.
Pay & Benefits
New Locality Pay Areas in 2021?
The President's Pay Agent has issued its report on locality pay areas for 2021.
Human Resources
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.
Retirement
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
Retirement Backlog Climbs Over 20k in November
The retirement backlog at OPM edged slightly higher in November putting it over a milestone figure.