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Biden selects IG empowerment advocate for personnel watchdog

President Joe Biden announced his choice to lead the Office of Personnel Management Office of Inspector General, which has been without permanent leadership for five years.

Fed reviews ethics polices after prolific trading uncovered

The Federal Reserve said Thursday, Sept. 16, that it is reviewing its ethics policies governing senior officials' financial holdings, in the wake of disclosures that two regional Fed presidents engaged in extensive trading last year.

Second largest federal insurer launches vaccination reward program

Federal employees insured under a GEHA plan could receive $75 for proof of their vaccination status.

Feds have two months to get their COVID-19 vaccine

White House vaccine mandates mean that feds will have to get their first dose of the vaccine by either mid-October or early November, depending on the type of vaccine.

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Biden issues full vaccine mandate for federal employees

President Joe Biden has announced a comprehensive vaccine mandate for federal employees and contractors.

Federal agencies slowly expand long-term telework eligibility

Over 25,000 more employees have been listed as telework eligible over the past 6 months.

Emergency leave transfer authorized for Ida-impacted feds

Hurricane Ida made landfall in the continental U.S. Aug 29, causing severe damage in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, New York and New Jersey.

Answers to federal workers’ questions about government labor unions

The majority of federal employees are listed as being in a bargaining unit, meaning that the union is an influential part of their jobs even if they don't become union members.

Biden uses emergency authority to cement feds’ 2022 pay raise

President Joe Biden informed Congress that he intends to implement the pay increase laid out for feds in his 2022 budget proposal.

Feds get broader leave approval for COVID-19 vaccination

Agencies must now offer feds a certain amount of discretionary leave in order to get or recover from the COVID-19 vaccine.

Biden fills out labor relations agency with 10 new appointments

A staffed Federal Service Impasses Panel will be able to decide disputes between federal employee unions and agency negotiators.

At 60, Peace Corps plots return to world after virus hiatus

The Peace Corps, a U.S. government program marking its 60th anniversary this year, boasted 7,000 volunteers in 62 countries in March 2020.

How the US government will test unvaccinated workers under Biden’s order

Unvaccinated employees and contractors who refuse to submit to weekly COVID-19 testing could face disciplinary action.

Man surrenders after claiming to have bomb near Capitol

A man sitting in a pickup truck outside the Library of Congress told police on Thursday that he had a bomb, prompting a massive law enforcement response.

OPM lays out path for more paid federal interns

Agencies will soon have the authority to hire college students to temporary, competitive positions, as part of the government's expansion of paid internships.

More patient-facing feds required to get COVID vaccine

Medical staff at the Department of Health and Human Services who have the potential to be in contact with patients will be required to receive vaccination against COVID-19.

Third federal insurer introduces vaccine incentive program

Kaiser Permanente will offer its federal enrollees a $50 reward for proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Pelosi increases caps on pay for House staff

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has raised pay caps for House staff by more than $20,000 in an effort to retain skilled workers.

Lawsuit could delay replacement for aging postal fleet

The primary fleet of vehicles — dating to 1987 — was due to be replaced under a new contract but the winning bid for the new trucks is being challenged.

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