A Detailed Look at 2021 FEHB Premiums
OPM has provided some detailed data regarding 2021 FEHB premiums to help in preparing for the 2020 Open Season.
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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.
Firing a Federal Employee Easier and Quicker
OPM has issued a final rule to streamline the federal employee removal process.
Federal Employees’ Share of FEHB Premiums to Increase Nearly 5% in 2021
How much will you pay for coverage under FEHB and FEDVIP next year? OPM has announced the 2021 premiums.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Remains Relatively Unchanged in September
OPM’s retirement backlog saw little change during September.
Are White Federal Employees Inherently Racist?
OPM is requiring all agencies to submit diversity and inclusion training for review and approval before it is used.
How Does Paid Parental Leave for Federal Employees Work?
Federal employees have a new paid leave benefit: paid parental leave. Here is a summary of the key features and eligibility requirements.
Are Federal Employees Allowed Time Off to Vote?
Can federal employees get time off to vote? OPM has addressed this question with guidance for the upcoming election.
Does National Guard Service Count Toward Federal Retirement?
This case involves a determination by OPM not to credit 87 days served by a Federal retiree in the Army National Guard of Connecticut.
Proposed Changes for Federal Administrative Law Judges
OPM is issuing proposed changes that will impact how administrative law judges are hired and other employment changes.
