WAEPA 5/4/21 WAEPA 5/4/21

WAEPA Launches Group Short-Term Disability Insurance

WAEPA has been serving Civilian Federal Employees and their families with affordable group term life insurance for over 75 years. To continue making your needs our mission, we are pleased to provide a new product, Group Short-Term Disability Insurance,* which provides income replacement to federal employees who are temporarily out of work due to a covered short-term illness or injury.

Conor D. Dirks 4/27/21 Conor D. Dirks 4/27/21

Supreme Court: No “Issue Exhaustion” Requirement for SSA Claimants

Several weeks ago, FEDmanager reported on oral argument at the Supreme Court of the United States in Carr v. Saul. In this case, the issue was whether Social Security Administration (SSA) claimants who did not raise an Appointments Clause challenge at the administrative level forfeited their ability to challenge the validity of decisions by improperly appointed SSA administrative law judges once they appealed the decisions to federal court, pursuant to the Supreme Court’s decision in Lucia v. SEC. On April 22, 2021, the Supreme Court held that courts should not impose an “issue exhaustion” requirement on claims under the Appointments Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

FEDmanager 4/27/21 FEDmanager 4/27/21

MSPB Report: WGI Denials Related to Performance Rating Structure, Type of Work, and Agency Culture

The frequency of within-grade increases (WGI) is related to agency appraisal systems, the nature of an employee’s work, and the agency’s performance management culture and guidance, the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) recently reported.

FEDmanager 4/27/21 FEDmanager 4/27/21

Unaccompanied Children Program Detailees Receive Biweekly Premium Pay Cap Waiver

On April 22, 2021, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) retroactively waived the biweekly cap on premium pay for employees performing work in support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Unaccompanied Children (UC) program. Covered federal employees are subject instead to an annual premium pay cap for the full period they work in support of the HHS UC program.

FEDmanager 4/27/21 FEDmanager 4/27/21

OPM Director Nominee Faces Senate Hearing

On April 22, 2021, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs held a nominations hearing for Kiran Ahuja, President Biden’s pick to lead the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) 4/27/21 National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) 4/27/21

There is No End to the Ways to Serve

In preparing for Public Service Recognition Week, it is evident that just as the public service can play many different roles, so can members of the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy). An average day in the life of an Academy member is quite varied and illustrates how so many individuals contribute to making government work.

FEDmanager 4/27/21 FEDmanager 4/27/21

Federal Developmental Opportunities Workshop

The registration is open for the May 4 Federal Leadership and Professional Development Seminar Series (FLPDSS) workshop: Developmental opportunities - How federal employees can receive development and host opportunities to develop others.

FEDmanager 4/27/21 FEDmanager 4/27/21

“5 Pillars of Effective Leadership" | Ari Zucker | TEDxGVSU

What does it take to be an effective leader? Learn five different pillars that make up the foundation of effective leadership. Whether it be in your personal or professional life, learning these skills will be useful in elevating your leadership style.