What officials believe may be the largest cyber attack to ever hit government computers has potentially impacted the personal data of at least 4 million current and former federal employees. The Office of Personnel Management has provided this important information to the federal workforce to help them safeguard their personal data.
Four federal agencies have collaborated to reissue a guide for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) federal workers on their rights and processes available to them when alleging sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination.
A recent study conducted by the Government Accountability Office found that roughly half of households age 55 and over have no retirement savings. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) says that the study results are evidence that Social Security needs to be expanded. Some might disagree with the Senator, however.
A recent report from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Inspector General says that a “culture of complacency” among agency management has led to ongoing employee problems such as employees watching pornography on government computers and engaging in private activities during official work time.
Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) recently introduced legislation to make it clear that Federal employees who receive back pay for a period during which they are furloughed due to a lapse in appropriations may not also receive unemployment compensation for the same period.
The Federal Reserve has released a new study gauging Americans’ overall financial health. The results show that while Americans have become more optimistic about their financial situations, many remain unprepared for retirement or an emergency situation.
Despite some states and the District of Columbia recently passing relaxed marijuana laws, new guidance from the Office of Personnel Management makes it very clear that the use of pot by federal workers is still prohibited.
The Office of Personnel Management has provided a list of frequently asked questions regarding the new self plus one insurance option under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) is on a mission: he wants to get a woman’s picture placed on the $20 bill.
Reports of racial tensions seem to be on the rise in America today. We asked our users if they see racial biases inside of the agencies where they work, and the majority of the responses we got say that racism is a problem and that EEO offices are not helping to eliminate it.
