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Firing an HR Specialist With 30 Years of Federal Service
A personnel specialist with 30 years of federal service argued that his long employment history and a recent mid-term evaluation should have been considered in a decision to remove him from federal service. But, says a federal court, the only performance that is relevant in this case is his performance during a 60-day evaluation period. His removal stands.

Posted: July 24, 2008 7:05 AM | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Reviewing a Labor Agreement: Ten Tips on What to Throw Out, Fix or Include if It's Missing
As a management advisor, the author reviews expiring labor agreements to help an agency prepare for a renegotiation. This article is the first of two providing tips on what to look for in an expired or expiring agreement. You should also find it useful if you are bargaining an initial contract.

Posted: July 23, 2008 6:58 AM | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Expanding the Definition of Disability Discrimination
A majority of a federal appeals court finds that lack of sexual desire is a major life function giving rise to disability discrimination. A strong dissent argues that the issue is one the government has no business inquiring into or knowing and should not be held accountable for discrimination under these circumstances.

Posted: July 22, 2008 7:05 AM | Full Story | Discuss this Article

What I Have Learned About Supervision - Mostly The Hard Way
What are the most valuable supervisory qualities for a federal supervisor? Here is one list of qualities--most of them learned through the school of hard knocks.

Posted: July 20, 2008 4:03 PM | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Ex-convicts, Veteran's Preference, and Rehiring A Former Federal Employee
Searching for an angle in his appeal, this former Postal Service employee argued the agency erroneously believed it would not hire an ex-felon. He also argued he should get priority consideration because he was a veteran. But a federal court finds the MSPB did not have jurisdiction in his appeal.

Posted: July 18, 2008 7:04 AM | Full Story | Discuss this Article

Considering the Filing of an EEO Complaint or Grievance? Think Before You Act
When should an employee consider filing an EEO complaint? What steps should an employee take before filing a complaint? What are the considerations in making this decision? In part III of this series, the author examines these issues and offers his advice.

Posted: July 17, 2008 7:01 AM | Full Story | Discuss this Article

FLRA Nominations: Who is Responsible for the Lack of a Quorum?
Several readers have commented on the lack of a quorum at the Federal Labor Relations Authority with questions regarding whether nominations have been made for the vacant positions. Here is a listing of actions (or lack thereof) for the FLRA during the 110th Congress.

Posted: July 16, 2008 4:56 PM | Full Story | Discuss this Article

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