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.
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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.
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 West Point.
OPM Launches New Collective Bargaining Database
OPM has launched a new database to make collective bargaining agreements available to the public.
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 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.
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.
OPM Wants to Make it Easier to Rehire Former Federal Employees
OPM has proposed a new regulation to facilitate rehiring former federal employees.
OPM Issues Leave Guidance for Extra Christmas Holiday
OPM has issued leave guidance for the extra holiday at Christmas this year.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Tops 18k in November
The retirement backlog at OPM broke through the 18,000 mark in November.
