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Federal Wage System Wage Areas: Compliance and Implementation Course

$129.99

This comprehensive course examines the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) final rule on Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area boundaries. Learn how this significant regulatory change aligns FWS criteria with General Schedule (GS) locality pay areas, impacting 10% of the FWS workforce. Equip yourself with the knowledge to implement these changes effectively and ensure compliance.

In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the purpose and scope of the final rule.
* Identify key changes in FWS wage area definitions.
* Implement the new wage area criteria effectively.
* Recognize the consequences of non-compliance with the final rule.

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NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all course purchases are for access to the course for a period of 1-year.  At the end of the one year term, the course will be set to “inactive”. 

Additional information

Federal Register Title

Prevailing Rate Systems; Change in Criteria for Defining Appropriated Fund Federal Wage System Wage Areas. Document Number: 2025-00555

Course SKU

FR-25-591-1

Why This Course Is Important

Without this course, learners may struggle with the implementation of the new FWS wage area criteria, potentially leading to compliance issues and financial penalties.

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