DoD’s New RIF Rules: A Big Deal or Not?
The Department of Defense recently released new rules for reduction in force. The author explains what the implications of these new rules for federal employees.
Agency News
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Legislation Introduced to Reform Postal Employees’ Benefits
Legislation has been introduced in the House that would make a number of reforms to the Postal Service including changes to current and retired Postal employees’ benefits.
Trump Signs Executive Order Directing Agencies to Cut Regulations
President Trump has signed an executive order laying out a process that directs federal agencies to cut regulations.
VA Announces Exemptions from Hiring Freeze
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that direct patient care positions within the agency are exempt from the Trump administration’s hiring freeze.
Trump Plans to Cut EPA Workforce by as Much as 50%
According to a former Trump administration team staffer, the president has plans to significantly reduce the size and scope of the EPA.
VA Committee Chairmen Ask for Agency Exemption From Trump on Hiring Freeze
The Chairmen of the House and Senate VA committees sent a letter to President Trump asking for clarification about exempting the VA from the hiring freeze.
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Whistleblower?
A federal whistleblower has legal protection from retaliation. A gag order may fall within this type of protected activity.
Patrick Pizzella Named Acting FLRA Chairman
Patrick Pizzella has been named as the Acting Chairman of the FLRA.
Legislation Introduced in House to Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees
Legislation was recently introduced in the House of Representatives to make it easier to fire VA employees for poor performance.
Did Trump Order a ‘Media Blackout’ at EPA?
The Associated Press has reported that the Trump administration has ordered a temporary “media blackout” at the Environmental Protection Agency. The White House has denied these claims.
