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Will I get a lump-sum payment for unused home leave?
Employees must complete a minimum of 12 months of continuous service abroad before home leave eligibility is established.
By Reg Jones
Equitable outcomes require understanding of ‘Social Drivers of Health’
With the recent emphasis on digital modernization throughout the government, it is paramount that industry partners empower federal healthcare agencies to improve lives and communities by bridging the technology gap to make IT an enabler of equitable healthcare, not an obstacle to operations.
By Kamala Green
Closing the federal remote work gap
John Greenstein of Bluescape outlines the steps federal leaders can take to create a more equitable environment in the age of hybrid workplaces.
By John Greenstein
Proposed rule would create a better public record of discrimination
The proposed rule addresses a legal mandate that federal employment practices expand accountability for discrimination and retaliation response.
By Jessie Bur
Congress’ doctor wants ‘maximal telework’ amid virus surge
The seven-day average rate of infection at the Capitol's testing center has grown from less than 1% to more than 13%.
US Postal Service recovers from poor holiday showing in 2020
The Postal Service and several other private shippers reported that holiday season deliveries went smoothly, for the most part.
OPM extends deadline for hiring assessment reform
Agencies will have until the end of 2022 to make sure that their job listings involve more than just a self-assessment to determine whether an applicant has the right qualifications.
By Jessie Bur
Pentagon pushes maximum telework through January 2022
The health protection condition status for the Pentagon Reservation hasn't changed, but officials are tightening restrictions and safety measures for the worksite.
By Jessie Bur
Most feds get New Year’s Eve off in 2021
Federal holidays that fall on weekends generally create an 'in lieu of' holiday the day before or after they occur.
By Jessie Bur
Biden signs order for 2022 federal pay raise
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday detailing the federal employee pay adjustments effective in 2022.
By Jessie Bur