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Publisher: Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook On Pay and Leave Benefits For Federal Employees Affected By Severe Weather Emergencies or Other Emergency Situations 
 "Provides a general summary of the many pay and leave benefits available to assist Federal agencies and employees who must cope with severe weather emergencies or other emergency situations and their aftermath. ... Since many of the benefits discussed in this Handbook may be granted at the discretion of each employing agency, employees should contact their agency's human resources office for further information." Opens directly into a PDF file. From the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). http://www.opm.gov/oca/compmemo/2005/2005-18hb.pdf Topics: Environment, Hurricane Katrina Last updated Sep 22, 2005 Memorial Day
Basic guidelines for observing the National Moment of Silence (3 p.m. local time) for Memorial Day. Suggestions include a minute of silence, turning on headlights, tapping a glass, and more. From the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. http://www.opm.gov/memorialday/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military Last updated Nov 6, 2008 Post-Disaster Guidance and Other Information
This Office of Personnel Management (OPM) site contains information provided to help in the aftermath of the September 2001 terrorist attacks. It features the publication Handling Traumatic Events: A Manager's Handbook and up-to-date information on announcements from the agency. Includes pay and leave guidance for federal employees, rights and benefits of reservists called to active duty, a FAQ about benefits for victims of terrorist attacks, and a list of organizations assisting in disaster relief efforts. http://www.opm.gov/guidance/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism Last updated Aug 22, 2006 Transition to a New Presidential Administration
This site on federal executive branch employment describes how "[e]mployees in positions that traditionally change when Presidential Administrations change are not part of the competitive civil service. Rather, they are excepted from competitive service requirements. ... Incumbents of these discretionary positions customarily resign at the request of the new incoming Administration officials." Includes material on pay and benefits for presidential appointees, senior executive service (SES) employees, and more. From the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). http://www.opm.gov/transition/TRANS20R-Ch1.htm Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, The United States Presidency Last updated Nov 24, 2008 Guidance and Information on Furloughs
This document provides detailed guidance on the use of furloughs for the federal government civilian workforce. "A furlough is the placing of an employee in a temporary nonduty, nonpay status because of lack of work or funds, or other nondisciplinary reasons." Includes questions and answers about preparation, notices, temporary and part-time employees, employee benefits, deductions from pay, retirement, labor management implications, and much more. From the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. http://www.opm.gov/furlough/furlough.asp Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated Feb 17, 2009 |
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