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OPM Defends Telework, Opposes Schedule F Amid Oversight Criticism

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is defending a new rule to prevent the return of Schedule F, a Trump-era policy that made it easier to fire career federal employees in policymaking positions. Acting OPM Director Rob Shriver argued that Schedule F would undermine civil service protections and deter qualified individuals from joining the federal workforce. Democrats are pushing to codify the rule into law, while Republicans argue that Schedule F would prevent federal employees from undermining administration policies. Additionally, OPM is supporting telework amid a push for federal employees to return to the office, noting that federal workers are returning faster than the private sector.

1 year ago•Source: Federal News Network

"US Census Implements New Race and Ethnicity Categorization System"

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2.085 min•1 year ago

"US Census Implements New Race and Ethnicity Categorization System"

The 2030 US Census will introduce new checkboxes for Hispanic and Middle Eastern or North African individuals, marking the first change in race and ethnicity categories in 27 years. This comes after years of criticism for leaving out major racial and ethnic groups. The revisions aim to create more accurate federal data on race and ethnicity, combining separate questions into one and adding a new category for Middle Eastern and North African people. All federal demographic collection will reflect the new standards within five years, and a new task force will regularly review data collection for future changes.

via The Hill