Federal Telework Update: New Legislation and Recent Rulings Put Employee Rights in Focus
On October 1, 2026, the Federal Telework Protection Act (H.R. 10713) was introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill aims to give federal employees a clearer and fairer process when requesting telework.
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Changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave Take Effect for D.C. Government Employees
D.C. government employees should be aware of important changes to the District’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program that took effect October 1, 2026.
The changes affect how much paid family and medical leave eligible District government employees may receive, who qualifies, and how the leave interacts with other leave protections.
Oct 82 min read
Federal Employees Face Nearly 11% Health Premium Increase in 2027
The increase follows a 12.3% average increase in the enrollee share for 2026.
Oct 62 min read