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Management
The Senate Confirms a Supreme Court Nominee With Experience on Federal Employee Issues
Ketanji Brown Jackson overturned a trio of Trump executive orders that had made it easier to fire federal employees and limited union bargaining rights.
Workforce
Tell Us How the Pandemic Has Changed Your Job and Life
We’re looking for readers who want to share with us their experiences two years into the pandemic.
Pay & Benefits
Capital Region Federal Offices to Close Again on Friday for Snow
This will be the second time offices have closed due to weather this week.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Agencies in the Washington, D.C. Area to Open 3 Hours Late Tuesday
The delay is due to a storm that left seven inches of snow or more across the region.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Offices in the D.C. Area Will Be Closed Monday Due to Winter Storm
Employees on telework status will be expected to continue working remotely.
Management
Yes, We Can Collect More Unpaid Taxes and Better Serve Taxpayers. Here’s How.
The business case for IRS transformation.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Signs Order Formalizing 1% Pay Raise for Federal Civilians In 2021
The raise does not include a change in locality pay.
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Management
The Next Four Years
Whether Americans hand the presidency to Joe Biden or tap President Trump for a second term, the federal workforce can expect big changes.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Issues Guidance on Christmas Eve Closure
Most federal workers will receive their usual basic pay.
Oversight
GovExec Wins Eddie Award for 2018 Immigration Crackdown Series
The stories documented the Homeland Security Department’s struggle to hire thousands of new border security personnel.
Pay & Benefits
A Close Call for Paid Parental Leave, a Chance to Share Your Views on Benefits and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
President Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Measure, Keeping Agencies Open for 7 Weeks
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that passing the continuing resolution was the easy part; setting line by line funding will be far more difficult.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Travelers Will Get a Small Per Diem Boost in 2020
The General Services Administration has made a number of changes to non-standard area designations, where reimbursement rates are higher.
Workforce
Retirement Claims Backlog Inches Down in May
The pile of pending claims shrunk by nearly 600 last month and is slightly smaller than it was at the same time last year.
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Management
Washington-Area Agencies Closed Wednesday
OPM announces closure amid forecasts of an impending winter storm.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Pay Shutdown-Affected Feds Interest on Back Wages
The government should pay interest on late paychecks, says Alabama Sen. Doug Jones, a Democrat.
Management
DC-Area Agencies to Open Three Hours Late on Wednesday
Employees have the option of unschedule leave or unscheduled telework.
Pay & Benefits
D.C. Area Agencies to Close 2 Hours Early Due to Possible Snow
Storm is expected to hit during normal evening commute times, causing slippery conditions on roads.
Management
OMB Asks Agencies to Prepare for 'Orderly Reopening'
President Trump on Friday signed a bill to fund agencies through Feb. 15.
Pay & Benefits