Executive Order Bans ‘Anti-American’ Training in Federal Workplace
Following is the text of an executive order banning training that contains “offensive and anti-American race and sex stereotyping and …More
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Report Examines Current Policies, Proposals on FECA and Covid
Following is the section of a Congressional Research Service report on the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act examining current policies and …More
Payroll Agency Issues Q and A on Social Security Withholding Change
Following is a question and answer document posted by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, one of the major providers …More
OMB Bans ‘Divisive, Anti-American’ Diversity Training of Federal Employees
Following is a memo from OMB director Russell Vought prohibiting agencies from spending on diversity and inclusion training, or so-called …More
Guidance Issued on New ‘Use or Lose’ Leave Rules
Following is guidance from OPM on recently issued interim rules that waive normal “use or lose” restrictions on annual leave …More
EEOC Explains National Origin Discrimination Policies in Federal Workforce
Following is the section of a new EEOC publication examining the laws and that agency’s key decisions on the topic …More
Report Shows Changing Demographics of Workforce
Following are highlights from a new OPM report on the changes over 2010-2018 among non-seasonal, full-time, permanent federal employees, what …More
Guidance Addresses Eligibility, Usage, Other Aspects of Paid Parental Leave
Following is a fact sheet from OPM on eligibility, usage and other aspects of the upcoming paid parental leave authority. …More
White House Objects to Federal Personnel Provisions Passed in House
Following is the section on federal personnel issues of a White House statement objecting to numerous provisions in a bill …More
Controls over Sexual Harassment Lacking at VA, GAO Says
Following are key portions of a GAO witness’s testimony at a recent House hearing on sexual harassment at the VA, …More
Key House Panel States Position on Range of Federal Personnel Issues
Following is language in a report from the House Appropriations Committee stating concerns about federal personnel issues ranging from hiring …More
Surge in FECA Claims from Covid Expected, Report Says
Following are the key portions of a recent Labor Department IG report on an expected surge in Federal Employees Compensation …More
CIO Council Maps IT Workforce Challenges, Opportunities
Following are excerpts from a new report from the federal CIO Council on a mostly older, highly critical federal IT …More
Changes to Federal Hiring Process Ordered: Classifications, Assessments Addressed
Following is the text of a new executive order emphasizing experience – and an “over-reliance on college degrees” – in …More
MSPB Looks at High Court Ruling on Discrimination
Following is a look by the MSPB at the background and implications for workplace protections—including in the federal workplace, which …More
EEOC Addresses Family, Age, Pregnancy and More for Recalling Employees
Following is the latest additional guidance from the EEOC on issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the …More
Commission Reports on Sexual Harassment in Federal Workplace
Following is the summary findings and recommendations section of a Civil Rights Commission report on sexual harassment in the federal …More
TSP Set to Launch New Lifecycle Funds
Following is a new fact sheet from the TSP on the launch of new lifecycle L funds effective July 1. …More
Pay, Training, Recruitment Top Agency HR Concerns
Following is the executive summary of a new OPM report on “human capital reviews” it conducted last year with agencies …More
FEMA Guidance for Returning to Normal Operations Stresses Employee Concerns
Following is guidance from FEMA for federal agencies and other entities in returning to normal operations as Coronavirus-related restrictions are …More
MSPB Cites Lack of Trust, Other Barriers to Improving HR Services
Following is the section of a recent MSPB report on agency HR services focusing on the barriers to improving those …More
New Guidance on Evidence Needed for Virus-Related FECA Claims
Evidence required. Following is updated guidance from the Office of Workers Compensation Policy on Federal Employees Compensation Act claims related …More
OPM Addresses Telework, Other Concerns in Returning Agencies to Normal Operations
Following is a set of questions and answers from the Office of Personnel Management on telework and other considerations for …More
Guidance Issued on Returning Government Operations to a New Normalcy
Following is OMB guidance on steps for returning federal agencies to normal operations through the lifting of restrictions imposed due …More
OPM, DoD Issue Guidance on New Sick Leave Entitlement
Both the OPM and the largest federal agency, DoD, have issued guidance on a new sick leave entitlement—which took effect …More
COVID-19 Stimulus Bill: Retirement Plan Changes Q&A
Following is a question and answer document released by the Senate Finance Committee on the provisions of a recently enacted …More
Guidance Issued on Teleworking with Children in the Home
Following is guidance newly issued by OPM on the issue of federal employees who are teleworking but have children at …More
Evacuation Pay, Weather and Safety Leave COVID-19 Guidance
Following is the latest guidance from OPM on personnel issues including weather and safety leave, evacuation payments and more in …More
FEHB Carriers Told to Minimize Barriers to COVID-19 Testing
Following is new guidance from OPM telling FEHB to pave the way for member testing and treatment regarding the Coronavirus. …More
OPM Coronavirus Update Covers Telework, Quarantines, Hazard Pay, More
Following is extensive guidance from OPM on federal workplace considerations regarding the Coronavirus as the situation evolves. Questions and Answers …More
