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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a final rule to update how the federal government assesses the suitability and fitness of individuals for civil service positions. This rule establishes new standards and procedures for evaluating federal employees, contractors, and non-appropriated fund positions, including a shift to continuous vetting to ensure ongoing eligibility. It aims to streamline and standardize vetting processes across various federal roles, ensuring that workforce integrity and efficiency are maintained. The rule also clarifies criteria for determining unsuitable or unfit behavior, but with caution to respect individual rights under existing laws.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established a new rule about how federal agencies should use and report different types of administrative leave, known as administrative leave, investigative leave, and notice leave, as guided by the Administrative Leave Act of 2016. This rule, effective January 2025, sets guidelines on when and how these types of leave can be used, aiming to ensure they are granted responsibly and consistently across agencies. It requires careful recording and reporting of these leaves and includes guidance to help agencies maintain proper records, track leave usage effectively, and make informed decisions. The rule also emphasizes the need for agencies to act swiftly when investigating employee conduct, helping to manage costs and improve transparency.

The Office of Personnel Management announced pay adjustments for certain Federal civilian employees, effective January 2025. The changes include a 1.7% across-the-board increase in basic pay and additional locality pay increases, resulting in an overall average pay increase of 2.0%. Locality payments, which vary between 17.06% and 46.34%, apply to General Schedule employees in 58 different areas within the U.S. Adjustments also affect the Executive Schedule, Senior Executive Service, and other federal employment categories, with specific pay rate freezing measures remaining in place for certain senior political roles.