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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.

OPM Asks FLRA for Decision on Letting Folks Quit the Union Quickly

By Bob GilsonJul 15, 2019 9:15 AM | Updated: Jul 25, 2019 12:02 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has asked FLRA to issue guidance on precedent for revoking federal employees’ union dues assignments. Interested persons can comment on the situation.

Norton Continues Push for Lifetime ID Theft Protection

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 14, 2019 7:15 AM | Updated: Jul 25, 2019 12:02 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

One Congresswoman has been continuing efforts for several years now to give free lifetime identity theft protection to OPM data breach victims.

Defense Spending Bill Passes House with Provisions for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 12, 2019 4:55 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The House passed a defense spending bill that contains some provisions that would impact federal employees.

Background Investigations Are Moving From OPM To DoD – What Happens Next Will Make Or Break Them

By Jeff NealJul 8, 2019 10:44 AM | Updated: Jul 22, 2019 5:59 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author says there are some important best practices that should be followed in moving background investigations to DoD.

OPM’s Retirement Backlog Grows 7% in June

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 5, 2019 6:43 PM | Updated: Jul 17, 2019 8:30 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Thanks to the smallest number of claims processed in a month so far this year, the retirement backlog at OPM grew in June.

DoD Expected to Take Over Background Checks in October

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 26, 2019 9:03 AM | Updated: Jul 9, 2019 7:05 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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DoD is expected to take over responsibility for conducting background investigations starting FY 2020.

Court Decision Gives New Life to Unions’ Lawsuit on OPM Data Breaches

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 21, 2019 4:01 PM | Updated: Jul 5, 2019 7:24 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A new court decision has allowed a lawsuit against OPM over the two data breaches at the agency to proceed.

Battle to Break Up OPM Intensifies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 19, 2019 2:23 PM | Updated: Oct 11, 2020 6:39 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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The White House is now threatening employee furloughs if Congress blocks attempts to restructure OPM.

OPM Has Work to Do to Improve its Retirement Application Processing

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 16, 2019 8:50 AM | Updated: Jun 26, 2019 10:52 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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A recent GAO report says that OPM has problems, some self-inflicted, that are hindering improvements to the agency’s retirement application processing.

What is Driving Some SES Employees to Leave Government?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 13, 2019 12:28 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Results from a recent OPM survey offer insight as to why SES federal employees choose to leave their federal jobs.

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