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February 2023 Update
Announcing a new DOJ GEN project to track DOJ’s commitment to gender equity and equality. Read our February 2023 update for more, as well as the latest on gender equity at the FBI, our abortion care advocacy, new legislation on paid leave, a report on sexual harassment in the federal government, and other recent developments.
Abortion Access: Op-ed & Outreach to Congress and the Biden Admin
Updates on our attempts to urge Congress and the Administration to expand abortion access for federal employees.
Media Spotlight on DOJ GEN’s Access to Abortion Care Advocacy
DOJ GEN’s proposal to grant admin leave for federal employees who have to travel to other states to receive abortion care and reproductive health services is covered by The New York Times and multiple media outlets.
May 2022 Update
Read our May 2022 update for the latest info on return to work policies across DOJ, as well as the dearth of women in SES positions, the ending of administrative leave for caretaking, and other recent developments.
April 2022 Update
In our April 2022 update, we share the results of our return-to-office survey, including press coverage by Bloomberg Law.
Big step toward pay equity!
On March 15, President Biden signed an executive order requiring OPM to issue new rules on the use of salary history in federal employment. While this is an important step, we think it may not go far enough to close the pay gap.
March 2022 Update
DOJ GEN needs your input on return-to-office policies! Also, press coverage of our pay equity advocacy; a new way you can help shape DOJ’s response to sexual misconduct; our comments to DOJ’s draft DEIA strategic plan; developments at BOP; why life doesn’t get easier for many feds after 40; and a chance to learn about pro bono opportunities at DOJ.
January 2022 Update
DOJ GEN is starting 2022 off right with new advocacy materials submitted to Attorney General Garland. Also, updates on policies for nursing mothers, DOJ’s new opening for Chief Diversity Officer, paid bereavement leave, employee unions, and two diversity events.
September 2021 Update
DOJ GEN hits 1,000 members! Also updates on a new DOJ GEN project at the U.S. Attorneys Offices, DOJ GEN press coverage, two DOJ diversity initiatives, paid family leave, OPM telework guidance, and a recently released OIG report on the FBI.