Legislation Introduced to Eliminate DoD Furloughs
Congressman John Barrow (D-GA) has introduced legislation to exempt civilian Department of Defense (DoD) personnel from furloughs as a result of the automatic cuts in the budget sequester.
Month: July 2013
FMLA: The Marriage Penalty
Congress enacted the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in 1993 to allow employees the time to balance their career requirements and to attend to their own serious health issues. What impact does the recent Supreme Court ruling on DOMA have on FMLA?
Legislation Calls for Putting a National Park on the Moon
Two House members have introduced legislation that would establish a national park on the moon to commemorate the Apollo landings and enhance the public’s understanding of these historical events.
IRS Starts Process to Cancel $70 Million in Bonus Payments
Politics trumps the labor agreement as the IRS is working to cancel bonuses for union workers despite earlier comments from the agency that is was required to make the payments. Look for an unfair labor practice from the union and why the agency is likely to lose in the long run.
Great Ideas For Making Yourself More Charismatic
Charisma is a skill worth developing whenever possible.
TSA: Don’t Be Alarmed by Muslim Practices During Ramadan
The TSA is reminding its employees and the traveling public to be mindful of Muslim religious practices during the upcoming holy month.
Federal Employees and the ‘Insider Threat’ to National Security
An executive order on controlling the “Insider threat to national security” was not well received by FedSmith.com users as most thought the order would not improve national security.
Three Key Leadership Mistakes Government Employees Make
The author lists three mistakes federal employees are prone to make in leadership roles that are likely to leave them feeling burned out and frustrated.
Official OPM Guidance on Coverage for Same Sex Spouses
OPM has officially released guidance on coverage for same sex spouses in light of the recent Supreme Court Decision on DOMA.
