Following final regulations this week, OPM has officially moved forward with ending the distribution of FEVS, which it has overseen for more than 20 years.

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The regulatory changes effectively codify the Trump administration’s use of paid administrative leave under last year’s deferred resignation program.

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Though lifting a longstanding time-in-grade rule, OPM rejected a recommendation to set governmentwide standards for accelerated promotions of federal employees.

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