Survivor Considerations of Self Plus One Outlined
Following is guidance OPM has issued regarding survivor benefit considerations of the new self plus one option in the FEHB. …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersDoD Personnel Provisions Explained
Following is language from a congressional report on the DoD authorization bill explaining provisions involving reductions in force, the probationary …More
OPM Reports on Employment of Those with Disabilities
Following is the summary of a recent OPM report on employment of those with disabilities in the federal government. Message …More
Student Loan Payments Increase a Little
Following is the summary of a recent OPM report showing that after several years of decline, agencies in 2014 increased …More
Data on Employment by State, City Area Released
Following are charts from a recent OPM report on the geographic location of federal employees, showing how many are employed …More
Career Development Guidance Issued
Following are questions and answers describing new OPM development guidance aimed at advancement to the supervisory, managerial or executive ranks, …More
OPM Summarizes Progress, Challenges Remaining
Following are two summary sections of the employee viewpoint survey, one a message from acting OPM director Beth Cobert and …More
OPM Urges More Use of Rotational Program
OPM has urged agencies to make greater use of the Interagency Rotational Program, which is designed to help employees at …More
Specifics of Self Plus One Explained
Following is guidance OPM has sent to agencies on several specific aspects of the new self plus one coverage level …More
EEOC Explains New Policies on Appeals
Following is a summary by the EEOC of changes it made recently in the federal sector complaint process. On August …More
TSP Revising Default Investment Policies
Following is guidance the TSP has sent regarding a change in default investment policies for those hired—or rehired after a …More
EEOC Examines Retaliation in Workplace
Following is a recent EEOC look at the data and reasons for retaliation in the federal workplace. Over the past …More
Retirement Trends Summarized
OPM has put out a new set of statistics on federal retirement pattern, updated through fiscal 2014, which shows trends …More
Stolen Data Could Be Used in Many Ways, CRS Says
Following are excerpts from a CRS report about the potential ways the stolen personal data on federal employees could be …More
Veto Threatened on VA Discipline Bill
Following is the text of an Obama administration statement threatening a veto of a VA employee disciplinary bill. The Administration …More
Warning Signs of Personal Data Misuse Listed
The Army has issued the following advice for its employees, which applies equally to employees of all agencies, regarding warning …More
MSPB Raises Concerns with Disciplinary Changes
Following is an excerpt from MSPB’s testimony before a recent Senate hearing raising concerns about pending bills to speed up …More
MSPB Looks at Probationary Period Issues
Following is an item from a recent MSPB publication on probationary periods, which have been the subject of several proposals …More
Policies on Accepting Gifts Clarified
Following is new Office of Government Ethics guidance on what types of gift cards and certificates that federal employees may …More
Changes in Ethics Policies Summarized
Following is a summary produced by the Office of Government Ethics of recent changes in federal employee ethics policies. Amendments …More
OPM Reports on Employment of Women Veterans
Following are excerpts from an OPM statistical look at women veterans in the federal workplace. Women have served in the …More
OPM Sets Policies on Administrative Leave
OPM recently issued the following policy statement summarizing the situations in which administrative leave, also called excused absence, is appropriate. …More
OPM Warns against Marijuana Use, Even Where Locally Legal
Following is a memo from OPM warning that use of marijuana, even where legal under policies of a local jurisdiction, …More
Administration Details its Proposed FECA Reforms
Following are excerpts from a Labor Department officials testimony before a House subcommittee outlining the Obama administration’s proposals to revamp …More
Take Care in Revamping Appeals Rights, MSPB Says
Following is the executive summary of an MSPB report explaining the due process rights of federal employees. Recently, there has …More
OPM Addresses Self Plus One Issues
Following is information regarding the upcoming self plus one option in the FEHB program that OPM has sent to carriers …More
OPM Urges Participation in Wellness Programs
OPM recently sent a memo telling agencies to do more to encourage their employees to participate in wellness programs, a …More
Checklist for Planning Time Off
Following is a checklist OPM has produced for employees planning time off for childbirth, adoption or foster care reasons, as …More
Guidance Issued on Ethical Restrictions and Social Media
Following is newly issued guidance from the Office of Government Ethics regarding how use of social media relates to ethical …More
Guidance Issued on New Awards Program
Following is implementing guidance from OMB on the Federal Customer Service Awards Program that the administration announced in late 2014. …More
