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OPM adjusts extension date to waive certain policies for essential federal workers

In today’s Federal Newscast: OPM gives agencies an extension to waive certain leave policies for essential federal workers. The Defense Department has…

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More time off at the end of 2021, but not necessarily leaving it on the table

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2020 FEVS: What we learned about the federal workforce during COVID-19

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More paid leave for feds on the table, as COVID-19 reconciliation talks begin

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New annual leave carryover policy now in effect for federal employees, OPM says

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Congress will let federal employees carry over more annual leave into 2021

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Agencies, contractors get more time to purge Chinese-made telecom gear from supply chains

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence has extended waivers for agencies requesting more time to excise that…

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The race is on to implement federal paid parental leave

Issuing regulations on the new paid parental leave benefits is a key step toward implementing the new program, which goes into effect Oct. 1. They’re 85…

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Annual leave will be easily restored for ‘essential’ employees during pandemic, OPM says

New regulations from the Office of Personnel Management, effective Monday, detail how “essential” federal employees can hold on to the annual leave they’d otherwise have to forfeit at the end of the year because their service is needed during the coronavirus pandemic. The regulations apply to future national emergencies too.

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