FEDWeek
OPM: Marijuana Not an Automatic Disqualifier for Federal Employment
OPM has told agencies not to “automatically” deem the use or possession of marijuana as disqualifying someone from federal employment …More
Proposed Leave Fund, Pace of Vaccinations Draw Attention of Congress
The impact of the pandemic on the federal workforce is drawing increased attention of Congress on several fronts, with the …More
Agencies Starting to Revise Policies on Recalls, Other Pandemic Issues
Federal agencies have begun revising their policies on recalling employees from telework and other pandemic-related issues in light of the …More
Discipline Possible for Feds Not Following Safety Practices, Mask Wearing
New guidance regarding Coronavirus-related safety practices in the federal workplace raises the prospect that employees who do not comply could …More
Guidance Calls for Leave to Get Vaccine, Other Reasons
Federal agencies have been told that they “should offer” administrative leave to their employees of up to four hours for …More
Former OPM Chief of Staff Named to Lead Agency
President Biden has nominated Kiran Ahuja, who was OPM chief of staff for several years during the Obama administration and …More
Federal Manager's Daily Report
‘Bright Spots’ in Government’s Pandemic Response Highlighted
For all the difficulties it has brought, the pandemic has produced some “bright spots” for the government, the Partnership for …More
Federal Retirement & Financial Planning Report
Report Says Late-Career Gig Jobs Can Provide Valuable Financial Boost
While “gig” type jobs do not provide the level of benefits offered in traditional jobs, they do “give workers a …More
TSP Investment Report
TSP: Questions to Ask a Tax Advisor
We’re getting close to tax time and many readers are beginning to organize their tax information in preparation for filing …More
Armed Forces News
AF Orders 2nd Disparity Review
The Air Force is launching a second disparity review, to be conducted by the service’s inspector general (IG). The action …More