Check out our blog to stay up to date on important issues.
So Many Updates
A smorgasbord of updates on DOJ GEN’s abortion care survey, fertility benefits, expansion of gender-affirming care coverage, COVID vaccine-related admin leave, DoD’s benefits for abortion care, sexual misconduct in the FBI, and an amicus brief regarding the evils of salary history in federal hiring.
Black Women's Equal Pay Day
A joint message from DOJABA & DOJ GEN on Black Women's Equal Pay Day.
DOJ GEN Pushes for Abortion Access Rights and More
We have updates about abortion access, pay equity, fertility treatments for feds, the dreaded “Schedule F,” flexible work options, and a giant sex discrimination settlement at DEA.
Abortion Access for Federal Employees
Read about DOJ GEN’s letter to the White House and AG Garland about abortion access for federal employees.
Updates: A Little Something for Everyone
We have updates about DOJ GEN’s abortion-related advocacy (progress!), flexible work options, an upcoming DOJ GEN and DOJABA moderated discussion, Pride events at DOJ, and some interesting detail opportunities.
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.
DOJ GEN Proposes Admin Leave for Reproductive Health Services
With the Supreme Court set to overturn Roe v. Wade, DOJ GEN pushes the Biden Administration to consider ways to protect access to reproductive healthcare for federal employees.
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.
DOJ Requires Salary History in Chief Diversity Officer Job Ad
In its search for a Chief Diversity Officer, DOJ continues to ask for salary history despite DOJ GEN’s repeated efforts to remove these discriminatory screening criteria.
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.
December 2021 Update
It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2021! Check out our holiday reading recommendations for a roundup of the most inspiring books we read this year. They’ll get you fired up for 2022!
November 2021 Update
Updates on flexible work options, vaccine-related leave policies, the federal government’s diversity and inclusion strategic plan, and survivor benefits for same-sex spouses of federal employees.
October 2021 Update
Updates on the White House’s national gender equity and equality strategy and paid family leave legislation.
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.