Pay & Benefits
How Will the Pay Raise Impact Locality Pay?
How will the 2019 pay raise impact locality pay, and what does the Pay Agent have to say about new locality pay areas?
OPM
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.
Agency News
OPM Renews ID Protection Services Contract with ID Experts
OPM announced that it has renewed a contract with ID Experts to continue providing free identity theft monitoring services for the agency's data breaches.
Human Resources
How Does the Shutdown Impact Within-Grade Increases?
OPM has released a list of frequently asked post-shutdown questions addressing various pay/benefits issues.
Retirement
January’s Retirement Rush Not as Bad as 2018
The usual influx of new retirements that comes in January is not as bad as it was last year, but OPM still has a bigger backlog to deal…
Pay & Benefits
Most Federal Employees Will Have Back Pay by End of January
Most federal employees should have their full back pay by the end of the month according to OPM.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Working to Get Federal Employees Paid Quickly
OPM has issued guidance to agencies to have employees paid quickly who were impacted by the shutdown. The guidance also answers common questions about leave and pay.
Pay & Benefits
Grace Period for FEDVIP Coverage Extended
The grace period for FEDVIP coverage has been extended by one pay period to help federal employees retain benefits during the ongoing shutdown.
Human Resources
OPM Encourages Use of Telework During the Shutdown
OPM is reminding agencies to be as accommodating as possible to the needs of excepted employees working during the ongoing partial government shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Releases Highly Anticipated Leave Guidance for Shutdown
OPM has released guidance on the use of leave for federal employees working during the shutdown per a new law that guarantees back pay to federal employees.
Human Resources
AWOL Warning from OPM
OPM has provided answers to some frequently asked questions regarding benefits and time off during the ongoing partial government shutdown.