Pay & Benefits
Benefits for Children of Same-Sex Domestic Partners
As a result of a Supreme Court decision issued in June that allows same-sex couples to marry in all states, OPM notes that agencies are no longer allowed…
OPM
Stay updated with the latest OPM updates, including new OPM guidance, federal workforce policies, hiring and staffing rules, telework and workplace regulations, and major actions affecting federal employees and agencies. Get the latest news on OPM regulations, HR policy changes, pay and benefits guidance, retirement‑related updates, and government‑wide initiatives shaping federal workforce management. Find clear summaries and analysis to help federal employees, HR professionals, and agency leaders understand how OPM decisions impact the federal workplace.
Federal Workforce News
Despite 10% Reduction, Retirement Claims Backlog Still at Almost 15k
The number of new claims received by the Office of Personnel Management in September was the lowest number in months which allowed the outstanding backlog to be reduced…
Human Resources
OPM Updates Shutdown Furlough Guidance for Federal Workers
The Office of Personnel Management has updated its shutdown furlough guide for current and retired federal employees.
Human Resources
Federal Employees’ Job Satisfaction Shows Modest Improvement
The results from the 2015 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey are in, and they show slight improvements in the overall scores for both employee engagement and global satisfaction. Read…
Human Resources
When You Leave Federal Service, Will The Government Miss You?
An aging population of federal employees means that many are leaving federal service due to retirement. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) argues that this…
Agency News
Five Times More Fingerprints Were Stolen In OPM Data Breach Than Originally Estimated
The Office of Personnel Management announced today that the number of people whose fingerprints were stolen in the second of two data breaches that hit the agency's servers…
Pay & Benefits
OPM Announces New “Limited Enrollment Period” for Self Plus One Enrollment
In addition to the regular open season, OPM has announced a limited enrollment period for enrolling in the new self plus one program (with restrictions).
Court Cases
Court Steps in to Remedy ‘Profound Injustice’ by Office of Personnel Management Against a Blind Veteran
When the Office of Personnel Management was inflexible in dealing with a decorated war veteran, a federal judge stepped in to provide rare injunctive relief "to remedy the…
Pay & Benefits
Winners and Losers Under New Health Insurance Premium Options
Health insurance premiums for 2016 may go up about 7% for 2016. But, for those in new self plus one option, costs may decrease about 6% according to…
Human Resources
OPM: Federal Employees Should Take Day Off or Telework During Papal Visit
The Office of Personnel Management is encouraging agency leaders to give federal workers the option to telework or take the day off for the Pope's upcoming visit to…