With Two Nominees, the MSPB May Soon Have Its Quorum
MSPB may soon have a quorum again after two recent nominations which would move the agency’s backlog of cases forward.
Author: Mathew B. Tully, Esq.
Court of Appeals Ruling Protects CFPB Director from At-Will Removal
An appeals court recently said that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau should act with the same degree of independence as other financial regulators.
Do Not Let OPM Reduce Your Retirement Benefits Without an Appeal
Some retired federal employees were recently notified by OPM that their annuity payments were being reduced. Do they have any appeal options?
EQUALS Act Doubles Probationary Periods, but Doesn’t Eliminate Rights to Appeal Adverse Actions
Although new legislation would double the probationary period for new federal employees if it becomes law, these employees still would have appeal options.
Documentation is Key for Federal Employees Taking Prescription Opioids
Federal employees who take prescription opioids are facing tougher scrutiny. Here is important information to remember for mandatory drug testing.
Executive Order Narrows the Scope for Labor Negotiations at Federal Agencies
The National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations no longer exists. Where does this leave federal employee unions and the workers they represent?
A Pending Supreme Court Case Calls Constitutionality of Administrative Law Judges’ Decisions into Question
Are administrative law judges allowed to issue final decisions in adjudicative and administrative hearings? The Supreme Court is looking at the issue.
Official Time Bill Adds Paperwork for Union Reps and Headaches for OPM
The author says a proposed bill on official time reporting may offer some benefit, but does so at the expense of added paperwork and managerial challenges.
No Quorum Means No Movement on MSPB Appeals
The lack of a quorum at the MSPB means the agency cannot issue any new decisions, likely leading to a backlog of appeals.
Making Federal Employees ‘At-Will’ Would Limit Their Legal Recourse
Legislation has been introduced to make employment of future federal employees “at-will.” The author explains the legal implications of this proposed change.
