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A New Bill Would Expand Paid Leave for Federal Employees
Many federal employees are surprised to learn that while they receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after the birth ...Why Your Final Years of Federal Pay Matter More Than You May Think
New data from OPM shows the average federal salary has climbed above $112,000 for the first time. While that’s an interesting milestone, ...OPM Proposes Changes to Federal Reduction in Force (RIF) Rules
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a proposed rule on March 5, 2026, in the Federal Register that would significantly revise ...Federal Retirement Application Processing Times Climb
The average processing time for federal retirement applications has increased to 76 days, up from 70 days in August. This rise comes ...Federal Judge Continues to Challenge RIF Plans
On July 8, 2025, the Supreme Court lifted an injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Susan Illston, allowing the Trump administration to ...Federal Workforce Changes and FedScope Update
The Trump administration’s initiative to streamline the federal government has significantly reduced the federal workforce, according to the Office of Personnel Management ...Proposal to Expand Suitability Standards
According to a proposed rule published on June 3, 2025, OPM aims to expand the application of suitability standards to include current ...OPM Issues Merit Hiring Plan Memo
The Merit Hiring Plan, issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on May 29, 2025, under Executive Order 14170, aims to ...Public Service Recognition Week
Each year, the first week of May becomes a special time to honor the core of our nation: public servants. From May ...Five Things That Happened Last Week
Mass Layoffs of Probationary Employees Intensified: The Trump administration escalated its efforts to reduce the federal workforce by ordering agencies to lay ...
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