Benefits
Employee group calls for federal abortion leave, post-Roe ...
The Department of Justice Gender Equity Network asked the administration to authorize paid leave in cases where federal employees need to travel across state lines to receive abortion services.
Defense
Alabama’s Tuberville Calls on ‘Sore Loser’ Coloradoans to Give Up Space Command HQ
Colorado politicians, however, are not giving up.
Employee Policy
DHS IG: No mishandling of sexual harassment or domestic violence reports
The Project On Government Oversight—the government watchdog group that brought the claims against the IG—is pushing back this week on Joseph Cuffari’s letter to lawmakers.
Pay
A few feds might qualify for a bigger tax refund, from Trump Social Security deferral
The IRS sent out a notice that some might need to file an amended return, but most federal employees don’t need to worry about it.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: More Free COVID Tests; HHS Secretary Tests Positive
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Defense
The New Air Force Ones Are Late, So the Old Planes Need More Cash, Official Says
The Air Force acquisition chief cites a 2- to 3-year delay, which Boeing blames on subcontractor and supply problems.
Tech
How Better Ventilation Can Help ‘COVID-Proof’ Your Home
Is someone at home sick with COVID-19? One simple but effective strategy for keeping the virus from spreading is to make your indoor air as much like the outdoors as possible.
Pay & Benefits
Employee Group Calls for Federal Abortion Leave After Roe v. Wade is Overturned
The Department of Justice Gender Equity Network asked the administration to authorize paid leave in cases where federal employees need to travel across state lines to receive abortion services.
Workforce
OPM Issues Guidance on Implementing a Trump-era Hiring Policy
The U.S. Digital Service has also been embedding in agencies to help build internal competency-based hiring abilities in federal agencies.
Nextgov
DOJ Issues Guidance for Enforcing Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Nearly a decade after the death of open-access advocate Aaron Schwartz, his legacy is still playing out in cybersecurity policy.
Tech
Federal CIO: The Tech is 'The Easy Part' of Improving Customer Service
Blockers to implementing service improvements frequently center around policy and process requirements, top tech officials said at the Code for America Summit on Tuesday.
Management
The House Backs a Bid to Launch New Federal Offices Focused on Domestic Terrorism and Rooting Out Extremism in Government
The measure's future beyond the House is unclear as Republicans decry bureaucracy and federal overreach.
Pay & Benefits
A Few Feds Might Be Eligible for a Bigger Tax Refund from Trump’s Social Security Tax Deferral
The IRS sent out a notice that some might need to file an amended return, but most federal employees don’t need to worry about it.
Management
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Resumes Operations
It’s been three months since Russia started the war in Ukraine.
Nextgov
DHS Disinformation Board ‘Paused’ After Criticism, Chief Resigns
The official tapped to lead the board resigned Wednesday.
Defense
Pentagon May Give Sweden and Finland More Security Aid
Russia has issued vague threats over the countries' applications to join the alliance.
Employee Policy
MSPB, discrimination and whistleblowers
Attorney Dan Meyer discusses a Merit Systems Protection Board ruling that will affect federal employees, on our partner GovExec's daily podcast.
Pay
Bill would standardize fed retiree COLAs
A bill pending in Congress would provide FERS and CSRS retirees the same cost of living increases, as an annual percentage.
Management