Executive Order Creates Federal Employee Classification with less Civil Service Protections

On October 21, 2020, the President signed an Executive Order creating a new classification schedule F, for employees in confidential, policy-making positions.

New Telework Options for Caregivers

New Guidance issued for feds with children at home.

Hazard Pay and New Benefits for Workers Affected by COVID-19

Congress working on bills for workers afffected by COVID-19

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

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Jan 10, 2021

Annual Leave Carryover Increased

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) allows federal employees to carry-over 300 hours of annual leave instead of the regular amount of 240 hours. The excess leave must be used in 2021.Read More 39

Jun 15, 2020