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OPM Summarizes Changes in Progress to Federal Workplace Rules

Published: December 26, 2023

Following is a summary recently issued by OPM of the changes underway in federal workplace rules. Actions that Empower Workers …More

Make ‘Full Use’ of Probationary Period, OPM Tells Agencies

Published: December 19, 2023

Following is a memo in which OPM told agencies to make “full use” of the probationary period, the (generally) one …More

Defense Bill Addresses Hiring, Pay, Other Workplace Issues

Published: December 12, 2023

Following is the section of a congressional report on the annual DoD authorization bill describing its workplace-related provisions, some of …More

OSC Issues Guidance on Hatch Act and Comments on Gaza Conflict

Published: December 5, 2023

Following is guidance from the Office of Special Counsel on potential Hatch Act implications for federal employees regarding comments on …More

Share of Veterans among New Hires Falls but Share in Workforce Holds Steady, OPM Says

Published: November 28, 2023

Following is the summary of a recent report by OPM on the shares of veterans among those newly hired and …More

New, Expanded Locality Areas for 2024 Finalized

Published: November 21, 2023

OPM has finalized rules creating four new GS locality pay areas (Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA; Reno-Fernley, NV; Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls, NY; and Spokane-Spokane …More

EEOC Reports Data on Federally Employed Women in Minority Groups

Published: November 14, 2023

Following is a summary from the EEOC of three separate reports it has produced on overall representation, representation in leadership …More

Prepare for Surge in Retirement Applications, OPM Tells Agencies

Published: November 7, 2023

Following is an OPM memo to agencies on preparing for the annual surge in retirement applications around the turn of …More

OGE Issues Guidance on Using Personal Social Media to Make Money

Published: October 31, 2023

Following is the section of recent Office of Government Ethics guidance on the implications for federal employees of social media …More

Key Ruling Issued on Union-Agency Dispute over Cutting Back Telework

Published: October 24, 2023

Following is a ruling by the Federal Service Impasses Panel in a dispute between the NTEU union and the FEC …More

Guide Summarizes Federal Employee Rights, Agency Responsibilities under Rehabilitation Act

Published: October 17, 2023

Following is the section summarizing federal employee rights and agency responsibilities of a guide to the Rehabilitation Act issued by …More

EEOC Describes Effects of Criminal History on Suitability, Hiring Decisions

Published: October 10, 2023

In a pair of new reports, the EEOC has described the impact of a criminal record in decisions regarding whether …More

MSPB Offers Tips for Employees at Performance Appraisal Time

Published: October 2, 2023

Following is an article from an MSPB publication offering tips for federal employees to document their accomplishments for performance appraisals. …More

OPM’s Guidance on a Shutdown’s Impact on Pay

Published: September 22, 2023

Following are questions and answers related to pay from OPM guidance on the impact on federal workers of a partial …More

OPM Lists Potential Impacts of a Future Schedule F

Published: September 18, 2023

Following is the section of an OPM notice of proposed rulemaking to prevent a future excepted service Schedule F listing …More

Report Reviews History, Impact of Shutdowns

Published: September 11, 2023

Following are key sections of a new Congressional Research Service report on the history of government shutdowns due to funding …More

Rules Finalized on Use of Criminal History in Federal Hiring Decisions

Published: September 6, 2023

Following is OPM’s summary of final rules it published in the September 1 Federal Register to carry out the Fair …More

TSP Posts Fact Sheet on China Investment Issue

Published: August 29, 2023

Following is a fact sheet the TSP has issued in response to proposals circulating on Capitol Hill based on assertions …More

Report Compares Retirement Programs for Federal Employees, Members of Congress

Published: August 22, 2023

Following are key sections from a Congressional Research Service report comparing the retirement programs of federal employees and members of …More

Rules Proposed on Duties of Employees, Employers under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Published: August 15, 2023

Following are key provisions of proposed EEOC rules to carry out the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which took effect in …More

Prodding WH Memo Cites Benefits of Onsite Work for Federal Employees

Published: August 8, 2023

Following is a memo from White House chief of staff Jeff Zients prodding federal agencies to increase onsite work by …More

DoD Issues Guidance for Employees’ Social Media Accounts

Published: August 1, 2023

Following is recent guidance from DoD’s central ethics office, the Standards of Official Conduct Office, regarding social media accounts for …More

Senate’s Defense Budget Bill Would Affect Hiring, Other Policies

Published: July 25, 2023

Following is the section of the Senate version of the annual defense budget bill affecting policies for its civilian employees, …More

Decision in Religious Accommodation Case Leaves Unanswered Questions, Says CRS

Published: July 18, 2023

Following is a Congressional Research Service analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding the obligations of federal agencies, …More

House Defense Bill Targets Hiring, Other Civilian Workforce Policies at DoD

Published: July 12, 2023

Following is the section dealing with civilian personnel matters in the House version of the annual DoD authorization bill, which …More

OPM Issues Summary of Personnel Policies for Hurricanes, Other Disaster Situations

Published: July 3, 2023

Following is a memo OPM issued summarizing special federal personnel policies that are available in severe weather and other emergency …More

‘Little Changed’ in DoD Demographics over a Decade, Says GAO

Published: June 27, 2023

Following are key sections from a GAO report examining demographic trends at the Defense Department over the 10 years ending …More

House GOP Budget Policy Statement Targets Federal Employee Pay, Benefits, Protections

Published: June 20, 2023

Following is the section of a recent policy statement by the House Republican Study Committee—a caucus of conservative GOP members—addressing …More

Report Examines Eligibility, Usage of Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Published: June 13, 2023

Following is a brief report from the Congressional Research Service on the eligibility rules and usage of the paid parental …More

CBO Summarizes Limits on Agency Spending under Debt Ceiling Law

Published: June 6, 2023

Following are the portions of a CBO summary on key provisions of the recently enacted debt ceiling law, including its …More

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