OPM’s Bold Move: Canceling Federal Union Contracts to Boost National Security
New OPM guidance accelerates union contract changes, aiming for a more flexible, accountable federal workforce despite ongoing litigation.
Hanky Panky at Work Involving a Subordinate Is a Bad Idea
A CBP Assistant Area Port Director got entangled with a subordinate employee and ended up losing his job. See how his appeal came out.
OPM Issues New Guidance on Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation
OPM and EEOC have issued FAQs regarding using telework as a reasonable accommodation for disabilities.
Enhanced Retirement for Air Traffic Controller Supervisors
ATCs have a mandatory retirement age which can impact their FERS pensions.
OPM Plans to Pull Suitability Appeals From MSPB in Sweeping New Proposal
OPM proposed an overhaul of suitability appeals, ending MSPB review and streamlining decisions as part of a wider push to reshape federal personnel rules.
Federal Employees Could See 4.1% Pay Raise in 2027 Under New Bill
The 2027 federal pay raise debate has begun. New legislation proposes a 4.1% raise for the federal workforce next year.
Bad Bosses Get Lied to More
Research shows employees lie to avoid bad bosses. Learn why this happens and tips on how to prevent it.
Can OPM Revoke MSPB’s Authority to Hear RIF Appeals?
RIF appeal rights to the MSPB are not statutory—they exist only because of OPM regulation. A new proposed rule would return RIF appeals to OPM.
I’m Retiring Soon… Do I Have Enough in My TSP?
Federal employees can assess retirement readiness by combining fixed income with safe TSP withdrawals. These are some strategies.
Challenging Channeling: Does CSRA Dysfunction Vest District Courts With Jurisdiction?
Federal employee lawsuits challenge the Trump administration directly in court outside established CSRA channels. Will this tactic succeed?
