Why is Inauguration Day Treated Differently Than Other Holidays?
Can you explain why Inauguration Day is treated differently than other legal public holidays, for “in lieu of” purposes? Some of OPM’s guidance on the holiday is perplexing.
Can you explain why Inauguration Day is treated differently than other legal public holidays, for “in lieu of” purposes? Some of OPM’s guidance on the holiday is perplexing.
The author provides some general information about early outs and buyouts along with questions federal employees should ask themselves if they are considering taking one of these.
The Department of Justice IG has announced his office will be reviewing how the FBI handled its inquiry into Hillary Clinton’s email use around the time of the presidential election.
A new report from Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) details 50 examples of government programs that he feels are some of the most egregious examples of wasteful spending at the federal level. The salaries of a select group of federal employees made the list.
The author outlines six possible changes that federal employees could see under a new administration that would impact areas such as collective bargaining, pay and benefits, and the federal retirement system.
Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) introduced a resolution this week which provides support for the notion of moving federal agencies out of Washington and into other parts of the country.
Legislation has been introduced in the House that would prevent individuals with seriously delinquent tax debt from working for the federal government.
The Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is questioning agencies about their accelerated hiring of new federal employees in an apparent effort to offset a proposed hiring freeze by the incoming Trump administration.
The House passed legislation this week that would allow traveling federal employees to be reimbursed for ride sharing services such as Uber or Lyft.
OPM has issued guidance to allow appointing Trump administration nominees to start working while awaiting Senate confirmation.