‘Early Out’ Offer for USDA Employees Begins June 1
Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) was granted to the USDA which will allow the department to offer an early out option to all employees who meet the eligibility requirements.
Month: May 2011
The Changing World of Federal Human Resources
OPM director John Berry says agencies are asking the agency for guidance on how to deal with the issue of transgendered employees in the workplace. The result is a new set of guidelines, including restructuring the Official Personnel Folder.
Part 2 – What Kind of Change to the Civil Service System is Really Needed?
In his first article in the series, the author suggested that a new paradigm for civilian civil service is needed. This second article explores in greater detail ideas for these changes.
Rep. Chaffetz (R-UT) Seeks to Restore Educational Benefit Fairness to Veterans
Seeking to restore fairness in obtaining GI educational benefits to America’s veterans and their families, Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) today introduced H.R. 2002, a bill designed to enhance an already comprehensive and improved GI Bill educational benefit.
Court Allows Federal Manager to be Sued After Firing Employee
A recent court decision has many federal managers and supervisors asking serious questions about their exposure and personal liability in civil or ‘personal capacity’ lawsuits for work-related matters and decisions.
South Carolina Representatives Introduce the Job Protection Act
Reps. Tim Scott (R-SC), Joe Wilson (R-SC), and Trey Gowdy (R-SC) have introduced the Job Protection Act which is intended to prevent the National Labor Relations Board from moving forward with its case against Boeing or attempting similar action against other companies.
Study: Women Generally Less Satisfied Than Men with Respect to Federal Employment
The Partnership for Public Service, in conjunction with Deloitte, has released the results of an analysis done on OPM’s 2010 employee survey which revealed that, overall, women are slightly less satisfied than men in nine out of ten workplace categories.
“Expressive Dancer” At the Jefferson Memorial is Thwarted in Court
No dancing at the Jefferson Memorial to celebrate his birthday. “Mr. Jefferson is on record discouraging celebration of his birthday: On Mr. Jefferson’s accession to the Presidency [visitors] had waited on him, requesting to be informed, which was his birthday, as they wished to celebrate it with proper respect. ‘The only birthday I ever commemorate,’ replied he, ‘is that of our Independence, the Fourth of July.'”
It’s Official: Two Year Pay Freeze for Postal Workers
As the Postal Service continues to struggle with financial losses, it has come to an agreement with the American Postal Workers Union on a tentative March 14 labor agreement that will save $3.8 billion, largely via pay and benefits cuts.
Buyouts and Early Outs: Are You Ready If One is Offered?
If you were offered the chance to leave federal service with a buyout or an early out, are you prepared to make the right decision?
