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2019 Novel Coronavirus
COVID-19 Safe Federal Workplace: Agency Model Safety Principles
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
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS)
2019 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) Results
Guidance From the Office of Personnel Management:
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 Hiring Excellence Initiative
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
Back Pay Calculator
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
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP)
Non-Postal Premium Rates for FEHB 2021 Plan Year
2021 FEDVIP Dental Rates
2021 FEDVIP Vision Rates
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
My Federal Retirement
Additional Guidance on Phased Retirement (May 2019)
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
