Pay & Benefits

OPM Makes Small Dent in Retirement Backlog in April

The federal government’s HR agency processed fewer claims last month, as the number of new requests stabilized following the annual winter wave.

Pay & Benefits

OPM Proposes Legislation to Cut Retirement Benefits for Current and Former Feds

A letter from Director Jeff Pon to House Speaker Paul Ryan outlines several plans previously floated by the Trump administration.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Withdrawal Update

Changes are coming, but they’ll take awhile to implement.

Management

OPM Director: Expect 'Full Court Press' for Civil Service Changes

In a call with reporters, Jeff Pon said he plans to ramp up use of his administrative authority in the coming months.

Pay & Benefits

House GOP Group Envisions Massive Changes to Civil Service in Budget Proposal

The Republican Study Committee plan reiterates White House compensation proposals, and guts federal employee protections.

Management

Management Chief: Trump Administration Will Renew Push for Performance Pay Fund

In an interview with NextGov, OMB Deputy Director for Management Margaret Weichert said the Trump administration would push for civil service reform legislation.

Management

Many Lose Jobs After National Park Service Changes Interpretation of Seasonal Work Rule

Employees say a new policy barring people from working multiple seasonal jobs in a year is being applied inconsistently and retroactively.

Pay & Benefits

Is OPM's New Weather Policy the 'Natural Progression' of Telework?

Advocate urges careful roll-out of policy requiring remote workers to remain on the job during inclement weather.