Human Resources
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.
OPM
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Human Resources
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.
Human Resources
OPM Outlines HR Flexibilities for the Coronavirus
OPM has provided detailed HR flexibilities that may be used on connection with the coronavirus.
Retirement
More Federal Employees Retired at End of 2019 Than in Recent Years
According to OPM's latest retirement data, the number of federal employees that retired at the end of 2019 was higher than in recent years.
Human Resources
OPM is Monitoring the Coronavirus
OPM has issued a memo outlining actions the agency is taking to prevent the spread of the coronavirus within the federal workforce.
Court Cases
Does Time at a U.S. Military Academy Count Toward Civilian Service?
An appeals court considered whether the 5 year requirement of civilian service to quality for an annuity could be met in part with service as a cadet at…
Agency News
OPM Launches New Collective Bargaining Database
OPM has launched a new database to make collective bargaining agreements available to the public.
Federal Workforce News
DC Area Federal Offices Closing Early Today
DC area federal employees get to go home early on January 7, 2020 according to an announcement from OPM.
Retirement
Retirement Backlog Hits Lowest Point for the Year to End 2019
OPM closed out 2019 by achieving a milestone for the year with its retirement backlog.
Pay & Benefits
Paid Parental Leave Regulations Coming Soon
OPM said in a recent memo that it will be issuing regulations to outline how the new paid parental leave benefit will work.