House/Senate Want More Hazardous Duty Pay/Benefits

House bill  and Senate letter want hazardous duty pay, telework, safety leave, PPE for federal workers on the front line fighting COVID-19

New Telework Options for Caregivers

New Guidance issued for feds with children at home.

Congress Approves 12 weeks paid parental leave

The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, which the House approved, on December 11, extends family leave benefits to federal employees for the first time. 

Limits Raised on Recruitment/Retention Incentives

OPM has increased the limits on recruitment, retention and relocation incentives from 25% of pay to 50%.  See the Fact Sheet