FEDWeek
Biden: Vaccination Mandate for Federal Employees ‘Under Consideration’
President Biden has raised the prospect of a government-wide vaccination mandate for federal employees, saying in response to a question …More
New ‘Reentry’ Guidance Assumes Higher Rate of Telework; Still Up to Management
OPM has issued new guidance addressing telework, bargaining and other issues for agency operating plans in greater detail as uncertainty …More
OPM Details Considerations for Telework Eligibility, Frequency
New guidance from OPM addresses a range of considerations for agencies in deciding on long-term policies regarding telework, saying that …More
OPM Lists Potentially Negotiable Issues in ‘Reentry’ Plans
OPM’s latest federal workplace “reentry” guidance for the first time provides a detailed list of the topics that may be …More
House Vote Set on Bill Setting Raise, Funding Many Agencies
The House plans to vote this week on HR-4502, which ties together seven of the dozen bills to fund federal …More
TSP Investment Window Not New, and Not Just about Sustainable Funds
Several recent news reports referencing the TSP’s upcoming investment “window” apparently have left some program participants confused about the origins …More
Federal Manager's Daily Report
More Data Collection Would Aid Customer Service Efforts, Says Report
A bill carving out an exception to the Paperwork Reduction Act would aid federal agency efforts to improve their customer …More
Federal Retirement & Financial Planning Report
Bigger Catch-Up Contributions, Other Changes to Retirement Savings Considered
Bills are before Congress to enhance retirement savings opportunities in programs such as the Thrift Savings Plan, including opportunities to …More
TSP Investment Report
A Roth TSP Can Be Your Emergency Fund Backup
What are you going to do in retirement if you spend down your emergency fund? Three to six months’ worth …More
Armed Forces News
Okinawa Marines, Sailors Granted Special Leave Accrual
Marines and sailors permanently stationed on Okinawa have been granted Special Leave Accrual of up to 120 days, effective until …More
