OPM Issues New Guidance on Non-Discriminatory Practices
Following is recent guidance posted by OPM on non-discriminatory practices in hiring and other federal workplace policies, which in particular …More
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Following is OPM’s guidance on back pay and benefits considerations following the end of the partial government shutdown. The President …More
Guidance Issued on Implications of Lengthy Shutdown
Following is additional guidance OPM has issued on the partial government shutdown addressing issues that are arising because of its …More
Guidance Issued on Use or Lose Leave Considerations Due to Shutdown
Following is guidance issued by OPM on employees who had “use or lose” annual leave but were furloughed or kept …More
OGE’s Guidance on Outside Employment
Following is guidance from the Office of Government Ethics on policies regarding outside employment of federal employees, an issue that …More
OPM Issues Status Update on Benefits During Shutdown
OPM has sent out a reminder of benefits policies applying during shutdowns. 1. Will an employee continue to be covered …More
OPM Issues New Guidance on Non-Discriminatory Practices
Following is recent guidance posted by OPM on non-discriminatory practices in hiring and other federal workplace policies, which in particular …More
CBO Examines Impacts of Potential Benefits Changes
Among the options affecting federal employees and retirees in the latest CBO “budget options” report, the two with the potential …More
Recent Hatch Act Guidance Applies in Only Limited Circumstances, OSC Says
The OSC has issued a clarification of recent Hatch Act guidance related to use of terms such as “resist” or …More
OPM Issues Guidance on Impact of Closing
Following is the guidance OPM issued on the impact of the government closing for the national day of mourning for …More
OPM Revises Policies on Dismissals for Weather, Other Reasons
OPM has revised its guidance on dismissing federal employees from work for weather or other emergency reasons, reflecting a change …More
EEOC Issues Reminder on Pregnancy Discrimination Laws
Following is a reminder issued by the EEOC on workplace policies applying inside and outside the government for pregnant employees, …More
OPM Underscores Administration Views on Bargaining, Discipline
Following is an OPM memo to agencies on complying with the portions of three Trump administration executive orders that a …More
OPM Lists Key Considerations for Open Season
Following is a fact sheet that OPM sent to agencies on the key considerations for enrollees and potential enrollees in …More
TSP Summarizes Policies on Catch-Up Investments
Following is a recent publication from the TSP summarizing policies on catch-up contributions, which are additional investments allowed for those …More