The Slowest Times to Retire
OPM is busier processing retirement applications at certain times of the year. This can increase how long it takes for you to start getting your pension.
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OPM Issues Pay and Leave Guidance for New Juneteenth Holiday
OPM has issued pay and leave guidance for the new Juneteenth holiday for federal employees.
Juneteenth is a New Paid Holiday for Federal Employees
Federal employees have a new paid federal holiday this year for Juneteenth thanks to a bill that was signed into law today.
How Much Money is Left in the COVID Emergency Leave Fund?
When the money runs out, emergency COVID leave for federal employees ends. How much money is left in the fund?
OPM Retirement Backlog Continues to Improve After Peaking in March
The retirement backlog at OPM has been slowly improving over the last two months.
OPM Needs a Permanent Director Now
The author says that OPM is badly in need of a permanent director to lead the agency.
Special Enrollment Period Announced for FSAFEDS
OPM has announced a one time special enrollment opportunity for federal employees to increase or decrease elections under FSAFEDS.
FERS Disability Retirement Law: Just Because OPM Says So, Doesn’t Make it So
Federal employees filing for FERS disability retirement should expect a fair application review, but the author says this may not always happen.
Can Federal Employees Challenge a Within Grade Increase (WGI) Denial?
Can federal employees appeal a within grade increase (WGI) denial and what is the process for doing so?
