Retirement Backlog Shows Slight Improvement in August
OPM made a modest improvement to the retirement backlog in August thanks to an uptick in claims processing.
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Weather and Safety Leave, Evacuation Payments Among HR Aids for Federal Employees During Hurricane Season
OPM is reminding federal agencies of the HR flexibilities they can offer to federal employees to assist them during hurricane season.
2019 Open Season Dates Announced
OPM has announced the 2019 Open Season dates and provided some general information for federal employees.
$74.9 Million Paid in Employee Student Loan Benefits
Federal employees received almost $75 million in student loan repayment benefits in 2017.
1st Amendment and Union Dues
Do union dues withholding practices in the federal government violate the 1st Amendment?
Two New FEHB Plans Coming in 2020
Two new FEHB plans will be available for federal employees during open enrollment this fall.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Stays Steady in July
How did OPM’s retirement backlog fare in July 2019? Here are the latest statistics from the agency.
Over 3k OPM Employees to Move to DoD
Over 3,000 employees at OPM were notified they will be moving over to DoD as part of the transition of how the government handles background investigations.
OPM Suggests Teleworking to Beat the Summer Heat
The Washington, DC area is under a heat advisory, and OPM is reminding agencies of workplace flexibilities to help employees beat the heat.
OPM Issues New Guidance for Bonuses in FY 2020
OPM issued two memos with guidance on bonuses and performance standards in the upcoming fiscal year.
