FEDWeek
Impact of Expanded Sick Leave for COVID-19 Unclear
An expansion of sick leave benefits under a Coronavirus relief law that takes effect today (April 1) will apply to …More
Judge Rejects Case Challenging Orders to Work During Shutdowns
A federal judge has rejected a suit challenging agency decisions to keep certain employees at work but unpaid—and to recall …More
FLRA Considers Further Restrictions on Official Time
The FLRA has asked for comments on whether it should further restrict the allowable uses of official time—on-the-clock time that …More
$2T Stimulus Now Law: Funds Agency Telework, Cleaning, Overtime Costs
Federal agencies are set to receive emergency funding for disinfecting workplaces, telework, overtime and a variety of other costs related …More
House Coronavirus Relief Bill Would Boost Federal Employee Benefits
House Democrats have unveiled a Coronavirus relief bill that would provide or guarantee several financial benefits for federal employees while …More
Agencies Can Change Work Duties for Coronavirus Response, Says OPM
OPM has told agencies that they can reassign federal employees to other duties for purposes related to Coronavirus response by …More
Federal Manager's Daily Report
FOIA Requests, Backlog Continue to Grow
Requests received by agencies for records under the Freedom of Information Act increased by about 30 percent over 2012-2018 to …More
Federal Retirement & Financial Planning Report
Agency Impersonation Scams, Other Fraud a $3 Billion Problem
Fraud against older persons, including scams in which federal agencies are impersonated, costs victims nearly $3 billion a year, says …More
TSP Investment Report
Market Turmoil: Good Plan and a Steady Hand Prevails
The S&P 500, which represents about 80% of the value of the U.S. stock market and is tracked by the …More
Armed Forces News
Overseas Stop-Movement Order Follows Surgeon Gen. Warning
DoD has enacted a 60-day stop movement order for all defense uniformed and civilian personnel and sponsored family members overseas …More