Follow the Rules Act Broadens Whistleblower Protections
The Follow the Rules Act is a new law that may provide extra protections to federal employees who become whistleblowers. This is a summary of the new law.
Month: June 2017
Congressmen Press OPM for Answers About FLTCIP Premium Increases
Two Congressmen are asking OPM for details on what the agency plans to do to curtail future premium increases for FLTCIP enrollees.
Supreme Court Decides Federal Employee ‘Mixed Case’ Court Jurisdiction Issue
Confronted with the question which court (Federal Circuit Court of Appeals or the U.S. District Court) is the proper forum for challenging a MSPB decision dismissing a federal employee’s appeal for lack of jurisdiction in a so-called “mixed case,” the U.S. Supreme Court has stepped in and settled the matter.
Union Dues, Retirement and Foreign Service
Should withholding union dues continue after a Foreign Service employee retires? In the first policy guidance decision from FSLRB, the answer is “no”.
What Can Federal Employees Do to Prepare for Proposed Retirement Cuts?
Efforts to reduce pension and salary benefits have led to more uncertainty for federal employees. What can federal employees do to be prepared?
Where is the Federal Workforce, and Why Does That Matter?
Federal employees are located in every state. The author says this can be a benefit to help stave off potential layoffs within the federal workforce.
Trump Signs VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act Into Law
The VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act has been signed into law by President Trump. Here is a recap of the provisions of the new law.
NARFE Response to ‘NARFE Embroiled in Political Controversy’
NARFE has issued a statement in response to an article written by FedSmith.com author Michael Wald about a proposal to allow its National President to seek a third term.
Legislation Introduced to Allow Multiple Withdrawals from the TSP
Legislation has been introduced in the House to allow federal employees to make multiple age-based and post-separation withdrawals from the TSP accounts.
Legislation Introduced to Privatize Air Traffic Control
Legislation has been introduced in the House to privatize the nation’s air traffic control systems. It failed in the past, but could it succeed this time?
