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
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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
OPM Reorganization Would Raise Practical, Policy Issues, CRS Says
Following are sections from a CRS report on issues surrounding the Trump administration’s proposed reorganization of OPM. “Reorganizing the U.S. …More
Guidance Issued on Employee Personnel Records
Following is guidance from OPM on a provision of one of President Trump’s three executive orders on the federal workforce …More
OPM Encourages Agencies to Provide, Employees to Seek Coaching
Following is a question and answer document accompanying a recent OPM memo encouraging agencies to provide coaching to promote career …More
‘Urgent’ Issues at Stake in Dispute over Orders, Administration Says
Below is the section of a Justice Department filing with a federal appeals court in the dispute over President Trump’s …More
Planned Shift of Duties from OPM to GSA Outlined
Following is a recent Congressional Research Service report outlining the planned steps for transferring several operating branches of OPM to …More