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Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS)

2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Results


Guidance From the Office of Personnel Management:


Governmentwide Dismissal and Closure Procedures (December 9, 2022)

Availability of Sick Leave for Travel to Access Medical Care (Updated June 27, 2022)

U.S. Office of Personnel Management General Schedule Operating Manual (Updated May 2022)

The Guide to Better Occupational Questionnaires (May 2022)

OPM Qualifications, Assessment, and Hiring Policy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

OPM Memo: Talent Surge Executive Playbook and Talent Surge Hiring Authorities Fact Sheet: Empowering Agencies To Meet Their Workforce Needs December 1, 2021

     - TALENT SURGE: Playbook for Rebuilding the Federal Workforce

     - TALENT SURGE: Hiring Authorities

2021 Guide to Telework and Remote Work in the Federal Government (PDF)

OPM: The Future of Work

Improving Federal Hiring Through the Use of Effective Assessment Strategies to Advance Mission Objectives

Maximization of Employee Performance Management and Engagement by Streamlining Agency Performance and Dismissal Policies and Procedures

Guidance Relating to Implementation of Executive Orders 13836, 13837, and 13839

Human Resources Flexibilities and Procedures for Hurricane Season

Memo on Applying Rigor in the Performance Management Process and Leveraging Awards Programs for a High-Performing Workforce

OPM's Center for Leadership Development

OPM Guidance on Managing Federal Employee's Performance Issues or Misconduct

OPM Memorandum on providing Disabled Veteran Leave

UnlockTalent.gov

OPM Proposed Rules

5 CFR parts 315, 432 and 752 - These are proposed rules related to Probation on Initial Appointment to a Competitive Position, Performance Based Reduction in Grade and Removal Actions and Adverse Actions. Comment Period closed on October 17, 2019

OPM Pay and Leave Information

2021 General Schedule (GS) Base

2021 General Schedule (GS) Locality Pay Tables

2021 General Schedule (GS) Salary Calculator

2021 Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Locality Pay Tables

2021 Executive & Senior Level Employee Pay Tables

2021 Special Rates Tables

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP)

2023 Premium Rates for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program

2023 Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) Dental Premium Rate Charts

Federal Employees Dental Vision Program (FEDVIP) - 2023 Dental Rating Region Chart

Temporary Continuation of Coverage Premium Rates and Former Spouse Premiums

2023 Tribal Premium Rates for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program

Federal Benefits Open Season Highlights

FEHB Plan Comparison Tool

Retirement and Thrift Savings Plan Information

Thrift Savings Planner Newsletter

Log in to my Thrift Savings Plan Account

GPIS - Employee Benefits Specialist

Retirement Counseling and Training www.retirefederal.com

My Federal Retirement

Additional Guidance on Phased Retirement (May 2019)


2019 Novel Coronavirus


COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Feds to End on May 11, 2023

Safer Federal Work Force Task Force Updated Guidance (February 28, 2022) on:

  • Mask Wearing
  • Updated Overview
  • FAQs on Local Conditions
  • FAQs on Testing
  • FAQs on Signage
  • Task Force News

Updated Guidance on Preliminary Nationwide Injunction Prohibiting Implementation and Enforcement of E.O. 14043 January 24, 2022

Leave policies related to COVID-19 Vaccination Boosters - December 2, 2021

Annual Leave Restoration Procedures for Leave Year 2021 - November 18, 2021 (PDF)

Guidance on Enforcing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Requirement for Federal Employees – Executive Order 14043 October 1, 2021

FAQs: Guidance on Enforcement of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Requirement for Federal Employees – Executive Order 14043 October 1, 2021

Guidance on Applying Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Requirements to New Hires – Executive Order 14043 October 1, 2021

Safer Federal Workforce Task Force: New and Updated Guidance Related to Vaccines October 1, 2021

Safer Federal Workforce Task Force: COVID-19 Workplace Safety: Agency Model Safety Principles September 13, 2021

Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing

OPM MEMO: Annual Leave and Other Paid Time Off Guidance June 18, 2020

OPM BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION LETTER: Update on Qualified Medical Expenses under CARES Act and Reminder about Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Qualifying Life Event May 15, 2020

OPM FAQ: Regarding the resumption of normal workforce operations April 23, 2020

OPM MEMO: Summary of Statutory and Regulatory Requirements in Connection with the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) Application to Federal Employees April 22, 2020

Joint OMB / OPM Memo: M-20-23: Aligning Federal Agency Operations with the National Guidelines for Opening Up America Again April 20, 2020

OPM MEMO: Waiver of the Premium Pay Limitation and Aggregate Pay Limitation for Employees Working in Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) April 14, 2020

OPM FACT SHEET: Federal Employee Coverage under the Leave Provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) April 7, 2020

OPM FACT SHEET: RECRUITMENT, RELOCATION, AND RETENTION INCENTIVE WAIVER REQUESTS FOR COVID-19 PANDEMIC HEALTH CRISIS April 3, 2020

OPM Fact Sheet: Options for Telework-Eligible Employees with Caregiving Responsibilities March 27, 2020

OPM Fact Sheet - COVID-19 Excepted Service Hiring Authority March 27, 2020

OPM MEMO: TEMPORARY PROCEDURES FOR PERSONNEL VETTING AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW EMPLOYEES DURING MAXIMUM TELEWORK PERIOD DUE TO CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 March 25, 2020

OPM MEMO: On-Boarding Processes for New Employees During the COVID-19 Emergency March 24, 2020

OPM: FACT SHEET - ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY March 20, 2020

OPM: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON EVACUATION PAYMENTS DURING A PANDEMIC HEALTH CRISIS March 20, 2020

OMB MEMO: M-20-15: Updated Guidance for the National Capital Region on Telework Flexibilities in Response to Coronavirus March 15, 2020

OMB MEMO: M-20-14: Updated Federal Travel Guidance in Response to Coronavirus March 14, 2020

OMB MEMO: M-20-13: Updated Guidance on Telework Flexibilities in Response to Coronavirus March 13, 2020

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Additional Guidance March 7, 2020

Preliminary Guidance to Agencies during Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) March 3, 2020

Human Resources Flexibilities Available for Federal Employees Impacted by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus February 7, 2020

Memo from OPM Director Dale Cabaniss: 2019 Novel Coronavirus February 3, 2020

A Balancing Act: The Young Professional’s Guide to Mental Health While Remote Working and Career Planning

Protection Related to 2015 OPM Data Breach

OPM Cybersecurity Resource Center - Use this link to sign up for Identity Monitoring, Credit Monitoring, Identity Restoration, and Identity Theft Insurance

FMA's OPM Data Breach Hub

Get a Job in the Federal Government!

USAJOBS - The Federal Government's Official Employment Site

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employment Certification Form

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Help Tool

Information about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Social Security Administration Articles and Relevant Information

Full SSA Article Collection

IRS Newsroom

Full IRS Article Collection


FMA's Government Shutdown Hub

The partial government shutdown ended late on January 25, 2019. Each employee should refer to their own agency for communications and guidance on resumption of duties.

Government Shutdown Hub

ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED POST-LAPSE QUESTIONS

OPM Acting Director Weichert's Government-wide Welcome Back Message

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