Lawmakers Want Retroactive Application of Upcoming Paid Parental Leave Benefit
A small group of lawmakers want the new paid parental leave policy to be made retroactive to apply to more federal employees.
Proposed Legislation
Bill Would Provide Hazard Pay to Frontline Federal Employees
Recently introduced legislation would provide hazard pay to federal employees at greater risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Senate Dems Propose Premium Pay for Frontline Federal Workers
Senate Democrats proposed establishing a fund to provide premium pay for federal employees working on the frontlines of the coronavirus.
House Democrats Unveil Coronavirus Stimulus Bill With Provisions for Federal Employees
House Democrats have unveiled a coronavirus stimulus bill with a number of important provisions for federal employees.
Bill Would Maximize Telework for Federal Employees During Coronavirus Pandemic
A Senate bill would direct federal agencies to maximize telework for federal employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
WEP Repeal Legislation Introduced in the Senate
A companion bill to previously introduced legislation that would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision has been introduced in the Senate.
House Bill Would Extend Paid Parental Leave Benefit to More Federal Employees
A recently introduced bill would extend the new paid parental leave benefit to more federal employees who are excluded under the new law.
Where Should Federal Agencies Be Buying Flowers?
Where should federal agencies be buying their flowers? It’s an issue that has generated more interest in Congress than you might think.
Bill Would Give All VA Employees New Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Legislation has been introduced that would formally ensure that all VA employees would be covered by the new paid parental leave benefit.
House Bill Would Expand Paid Parental Leave to All Federal Employees
A House bill would expand paid parental leave to cover some federal employees who were excluded by the new law.