Schedule F is Dead
President Biden has officially revoked Schedule F. The author says the action is an important indicator of the president’s approach to the civil service.
Human Resources
White House Revoking Executive Orders Restricting Unions and Schedule F
The Biden administration is revoking previous EO’s imposing more restrictions on federal unions and stressing performance over seniority for federal workers.
It’s Time to Start Rebuilding the Civil Service
The author says that there is much to be done to restore trust in government, and one place to start is hiring to fill vacancies in agencies.
EO Creates More Data Collection by Groups and Cancels Earlier EO
President Biden cancelled an Executive Order on “race and sex stereotyping” with a new one to advance “equity across the federal government.”
Do We Really Need Formal Discussions?
The author discusses the great amount of litigation over the definition of formal discussions in federal labor relations.
Lawmakers Demand OMB Stop Implementing Schedule F
Two lawmakers want OMB to abandon its efforts to implement Schedule F.
EEOC Approves Restricting Time for Federal Unions
EEOC has issued a final rule restricting use of official time by unions in the federal EEO process.
DC Area Federal Employees Encouraged to Telework Starting Today
OPM is encouraging federal employees in the Washington, DC area to telework or use leave in anticipation of Inauguration Day activities.
Legislation Reintroduced to Nullify Schedule F Executive Order
Legislation has been reintroduced in the new Congress to stop federal employees from being reclassified under Schedule F.
Should You Do A Labor Relations Assessment?
What is the value of a labor relations assessment and what goes into conducting one?
