Tag: Federal Workforce
How the Fed Rate Cut Affects Federal Employees
When the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, news coverage usually zeroes in on Wall Street and inflation. For federal employees and retirees, ...Federal Retirement Claims Rise in November
As the fallout from the Deferred Resignation Program and the uncertainty surrounding the federal workforce continue to play out, OPM received 23,393 ...Accrued Annual Leave for Federal Employees
Understanding how annual leave is earned—and how much you can save—plays an important role in planning your time off and preparing for ...How a Government Shutdown Affects Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees
When Congress fails to pass appropriations or a continuing resolution, many federal agencies funded by annual budgets must suspend operations. This results ...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 ...TSP Options After Leaving Federal Service
With federal employees facing growing job uncertainty amid daily reports of workforce reduction efforts, understanding your benefits has never been more critical—especially ...
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