OPM’s Retirement Backlog Surges 53% in January
The annual surge of retiring federal employees to kick off the new year has led to a sizable increase in OPM’s backlog of retirement applications.
The annual surge of retiring federal employees to kick off the new year has led to a sizable increase in OPM’s backlog of retirement applications.
OPM has released additional guidance on the hiring freeze which provides more detail on allowed exemptions.
OPM is encouraging agencies to let federal employees in the DC area telework this week to help alleviate traffic congestion related to Inauguration Day ceremonies.
Can you explain why Inauguration Day is treated differently than other legal public holidays, for “in lieu of” purposes? Some of OPM’s guidance on the holiday is perplexing.
OPM has issued guidance to allow appointing Trump administration nominees to start working while awaiting Senate confirmation.
Non-career appointees who resign from their positions on Inauguration Day have special considerations impacting their pay and benefits. Here is a summary from OPM.
OPM released its exit report last week in which it highlighted accomplishments the agency made over the last eight years.
OPM made an almost 6% reduction in its backlog of outstanding retirement claims to close out 2016.
Do you have health insurance through the FEHB? OPM has released a fact sheet for federal employees with details on how to show compliance to the IRS under the Affordable Care Act.
A new law restricts agency use of paid administrative leave and adds two new leave categories.