Veterans Employment Opportunity Act Plays Key Role in Feds’ Vet Hiring Uptick
An OPM report shows that veterans’ rights in the federal hiring process contributed to more veterans being added to the federal workforce.
Month: August 2011
DC Circuit tells FLRA: “Mind Your Own Statute”
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals told the FLRA it deserved deference in the interpretation of the federal labor law but exceeded its authority when it interpreted a law the Air Force was charged to administer.
Lessons Learned from the Creation of DHS
The Partnership for Public Service, in conjunction with Booz Allen Hamilton, interviewed leaders who were part of the creation of Department of Homeland Security and Office of the Director or National Intelligence. The research indicated that many people involved felt there were initially mission overlaps and policy shortfalls.
Federal Employees in an 1880s Rural Farm Setting
Federal employees often work in obscure locations providing a service that many Americans do not think of as being part of the federal government. Here is one example.
Sanders Vows to Fight to Protect Social Security
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced Thursday that he intends to introduce legislation when Congress reconvenes to “strengthen and preserve Social Security.”
Changing the System – Feedback from Readers
Writing the four-part series, “What Kind of Change to the Civil Service System Is Really Needed?” elicited a lot of feedback from FedSmith.com readers. Here’s a sampling of what they said.
Congressman Wants to End Congressional Retirement Plan
U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO), former state treasurer of Colorado, announced he will introduce legislation after the scheduled August recess that would put an end to the defined-benefit retirement plan currently available to members of Congress.
Sometimes It Hertz to Rent a Car and Other Travel Tips
Travel problems? This retired federal human resources specialist provides advice on what to avoid in the name of frugality and how to have a more successful experience.
Fed Employees’ Award Money for Resolving Formal EEO Complaints Rise in FY2010
According to a new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) report, average amounts awarded in resolution of formal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints rose by 12.4 percent in the 2010 fiscal year to a net $46.9 million.
Protecting the White House Visitor Logs
A federal district court has just handed the Secret Service another defeat in its attempts to dance around the Freedom of Information Act and protect White House visitor logs.
