Hurricane Season May Entitle Feds to Advance Pay, Enable Agencies to Skip Hiring Procedures

Government Executive: The Obama administration is reminding agencies they have an array of flexibilities to address emergency workforce needs during hurricane season.

The Office of Personnel Management urged agencies to “make advance preparations” for various measures they may need to undertake to assist employees affected by extreme weather or to fill gaps in their workforces. OPM noted flexibilities ranging from pay and benefit adjustments to telework options to emergency hiring authorities.

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