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It's Official: No More COVID Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers and Contractors
The move comes just days before the end of the public health emergency for COVID, and had been expected.
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It could soon get even easier for feds to qualify for student loan forgiveness
The Education Department has proposed a package of regulatory reforms aimed at making loan forgiveness programs more accessible.
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Biden's Supreme Court pick comes with experience on federal employee issues
Ketanji Brown Jackson overturned a trio of Trump executive orders that had made it easier to fire federal employees and limited union bargaining rights.
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What Federal Employees Should Know About Their Pay If There Is a Shutdown at the End of This Month
Unlike previous closures, furloughed workers would be guaranteed retroactive compensation once government reopens.
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Federal Employees Sing Telework’s Praises, Want to Continue After the Pandemic
Survey results show those who have been doing their jobs remotely are happier and feel they are just as productive.
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Trump Blasts COVID Relief Package, Demands Revisions Risking a Shutdown
President asks Congress to dramatically increase the size of stimulus checks.
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What Feds Teleworking During the Pandemic Need to Know About Complying With the Hatch Act
Special counsel releases guidance on what counts as “on duty” while working from home, and what not to do during video conferences.
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White House Asks Agencies to Stop All Travel That Is Not Mission Critical
Work trips to areas with community spread of the virus should only be undertaken if they are critical to protecting life and property, OMB says.
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Obama signs telework expansion act
Agencies will have about six months to establish formal policies on working outside the office and to notify eligible employees.
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House sends telework bill to Obama
Measure advances over GOP objections that it is costly and gives feds another "perk" when they already are better off than other workers.
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Industry panel suggests concrete ways to improve major IT acquisitions
Strengthening project management is one of four main objectives of a 33-part action plan.
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Agencies end fiscal 2008 with higher management marks
Scores improve in making services more efficient and measuring program performance.
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