Human Resources
From Discretion to Discipline: How OPM Is Reshaping Administrative Leave
OPM is tightening rules on administrative leave by working to standardize its use in agencies and expanding leave categories.
OPM
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Human Resources
The New Federal Hiring Process Explained: What Changed in 2025?
OPM's new Merit Hiring Plan dramatically changes the federal hiring process.
Human Resources
Balancing Belief and Duty: OPM’s New Memo Outlines Religious Expression Rights in the Federal Workplace
OPM issued a memo that protects federal employees' religious expression, detailing permissible activities and agency duties while ensuring rights under the law.
Human Resources
Appealing VA Decisions to Recoup Awards and Bonuses: New Rule From OPM
OPM has issued a final rule outlining procedures for VA federal employees to appeal agency recoupment of financial awards.
Court Cases
Survivor Annuity Mistakes and Their Consequences Under FERS
A retired federal employee's second wife took her case to the federal appeals court to challenge OPM's denial of survivor benefits after her husband's death.
Human Resources
Faith and Flexibility: Telework as a Religious Accommodation in the Federal Workforce
OPM has issued updated guidance to help agencies accommodate federal employees' religious beliefs and practices.
Agency News
Scott Kupor Sworn in as OPM Director
Scott Kupor has been confirmed as the new OPM Director, succeeding Charles Ezell as Acting Director.
Agency News
Scott Kupor Confirmed As OPM Director
Who is Scott Kupor, what is his background, and what philosophy will he bring as the new director of OPM?
Retirement
OPM Retirement Backlog Grows 22% in June Amid Claims Surge
Federal retirement claims surged in May and June 2025, driving the highest mid-year spike in the OPM retirement backlog in six years.
Agency News
IG Report Reveals Lapses in OPM’s Telework Compliance
A recent OPM IG report found compliance problems with the agency's telework and remote work programs during the prior fiscal year.