📄Department of Labor Seeks Comments on Employment Transition Models
The Department of Labor (DOL), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents is properly assessed. Currently, DOL is soliciting comments concerning the collection of data about the Employment Transition Models Demonstration and Evaluation. A copy of the proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addressee section of this notice.
Learn More💼Abolishment of Hennepin, MN NAF Wage Area
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a final rule to abolish the Hennepin, Minnesota, nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area and define most of its counties to the nearest NAF FWS wage areas. Those counties without NAF FWS employment would no longer be defined to a NAF wage area. These changes are necessary because NAF FWS employment in the survey area has been declining, and the local activities no longer have the capability to conduct local wage surveys. This rule also makes correcting amendments related to four prior final rules revising other NAF FWS wage areas.
Learn More🎖️Military Spouse Day 2025
The proclamation honors military spouses, recognizing their sacrifices and challenges, particularly in employment. It underscores their high unemployment rates and wage gaps, while detailing government efforts to enhance job opportunities and support for this demographic, promoting a call for society to recognize their vital role alongside service members.
Learn More🚫Federal Hiring Freeze Memorandum Impacts Labor Market Trends
The memorandum issued by the President enforces a hiring freeze on federal civilian positions across the executive branch. It specifies exceptions for military personnel and positions related to national security, while outlining a plan for workforce reduction through efficiency. Contracting to circumvent the freeze is prohibited, emphasizing a focus on resource allocation and public service delivery.
Learn More🛡️Upcoming Defense Advisory Committee Meeting on Personnel Testing
The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Military Personnel Testing (DAC-MPT) will take place.
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