The VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act is expected to become law. These are some of the key changes impacting employee disciplinary procedures.
What are the differences between an administrative and an emergency furlough? The author provides a detailed explanation.
What should federal employees know about furloughs and RIFs? The author provides the critical basics of each.
A recent Supreme Court decision not only potentially has implications for the NLRB, but also the Army.
News about federal employees posting their political opinions on social media has been more widespread since the election. When does it cross the line?
The author discusses the steps federal employees must take to prove retaliation by their agencies against them for blowing the whistle.
In a case of great significance for federal employees, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit overturned a lower court decision and ruled that “an agency cannot shield its records from search or disclosure” under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) “by the expedient of storing them in a private email account.” The author summarizes the case and what it means for federal workers.
When filling out an SF86 form, you may face a steeper punishment than denial or revocation of your security clearance. A recent case highlights the repercussions dishonesty can create for federal employees who lie on this form.
Some recent court cases highlight the challenges and complexities federal employees can encounter when it comes to job reassignments.
The recent data breaches at the Office of Personnel Management impacted millions of current and former federal employees. These are highlights of some actions the government is taking to secure the personal data of its workforce.
