Retirement
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.
OPM
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Human Resources
New OPM Guidance Details Allowable Exemptions Under Hiring Freeze
OPM has released additional guidance on the hiring freeze which provides more detail on allowed exemptions.
Human Resources
OPM Urges Agencies to Let Federal Employees Telework During Inauguration Week
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.
Pay & Benefits
Why is Inauguration Day Treated Differently Than Other Holidays?
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.
Human Resources
OPM Authorizes Temporary Appointments For Trump Nominees
OPM has issued guidance to allow appointing Trump administration nominees to start working while awaiting Senate confirmation.
Pay & Benefits
Planning to Resign on Inauguration Day? Here’s What Will Happen to Your Pay
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.
Agency News
OPM Touts Its Accomplishments During the Obama Administration
OPM released its exit report last week in which it highlighted accomplishments the agency made over the last eight years.
Retirement
OPM Reduces Retirement Backlog Nearly 6% in December
OPM made an almost 6% reduction in its backlog of outstanding retirement claims to close out 2016.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Provides Fact Sheet on Complying with Minimum Health Insurance Guidelines Under FEHB
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…
Human Resources
Congress Curbs Misuse of Administrative Leave
A new law restricts agency use of paid administrative leave and adds two new leave categories.