Will the Coronavirus Impact Annuity Payments?
OPM has reassured federal retirees that its retirement services operations will not be disrupted by the coronavirus.
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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.
FEVS Delayed Due to Coronavirus
The 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will be delayed due to the coronavirus.
Options for Teleworking Federal Employees with Caregiving Needs
OPM has provided options for agencies to assist teleworking federal employees who also have caregiving responsibilities.
OPM Confirms Insurance Benefits Processing Will Continue Despite Coronavirus
OPM is reminding federal agencies of their responsibilities to continue benefits processing despite potential disruptions from the coronavirus.
OPM Issues New Coronavirus Guidance
OPM has released a new memo with questions and answers addressing pay, leave and telework with regards to the coronavirus.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Starting to Recover from January Spike
Despite a large number of new claims in February, OPM was able to start reducing the retirement backlog after seeing it grow in January.
NTEU is Worried About OPM’s Implementation of Paid Parental Leave
NTEU is worried that OPM is “thwarting legislative intent” of the new paid parental leave law for federal employees.
Rewarding High Performers and Chopping Benefits
OPM has released its proposed legislative changes impacting pay and benefits for the federal workforce. Here is a summary.
Federal Employees and Canceling Union Dues
The FLRA has issued a decision overturning a long-standing restriction that made it more difficult to cancel union dues payments.
OPM Outlines HR Flexibilities for the Coronavirus
OPM has provided detailed HR flexibilities that may be used on connection with the coronavirus.
