Human Resources
Additional Leave for Some Future Federal Employees
OPM is proposing several changes regarding the use of annual leave by federal employees. The changes will not impact a large number of federal employees but could impact…
OPM
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Human Resources
It Was OPM, Not a Contractor, That First Discovered Data Breach
A letter released by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform gives credit to OPM rather than one of its contractors for discovering the data breach on…
Pay & Benefits
CMU to Offer 15% Discount on Tuition for Federal Employees
OPM and Central Michigan University have announced an agreement to give federal workers and their families discounts on tuition.
Human Resources
Fear Not: New FLSA Rules Aren’t Applicable to Federal Employees
The author reminds federal workers that the new rules regarding salary based coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act do not apply to them. However, he explains what…
Human Resources
Is Federal HR Really Shrinking?
The author analyses historical data to determine whether or not human resources offices within the federal government are shrinking.
Retirement
Another Glitch in Processing Federal Retirement Applications?
OPM writes that a funding lapse may lead to more contact from Retirement Services. This is not good news for those who are planning to file or are…
Federal Workforce News
FSAFEDS Program Getting a New Administrator
The Office of Personnel Management has announced that a new administrator will take over for FSAFEDS in September.
Human Resources
Fraud in FECA at OPM?
The Inspector General at OPM was concerned about fraud and abuse in the Federal Employee's Compensation Program at the agency and recommends changes.
Pay & Benefits
Reforming Retiree Health Insurance May Start with Mandatory Medicare, But May Not End There
A House Committee hearing last week looked at reforming the health benefits for postal employees in an effort to deal with the Postal Service's massive and ongoing financial…
Human Resources
Government Will Start Looking at Your Social Media Accounts for Background Checks
A new policy states that the federal government may look at an employee's social media accounts as part of conducting background investigations for a security clearance.