Human Resources
Bill Blocking Federal Employees’ Personal Email Access at Work Advances
Legislation that would give federal agencies broad authority to block access of federal employees' use of personal email and social media when at work has taken a step forward in the legislative process.
MERIT Act Advances in House
A companion bill to the MERIT Act has been introduced in the Senate and the bill has been referred from a committee to the full House. Here is a summary.
Draining the Swamp: Restricting Funding of Union Activity
OPM has issued instructions to agencies on when to implement restrictions on funding of federal employees working for a union.
Legislation Would Ban Unions at IRS
Recently introduced legislation would prohibit unions at the IRS.
Back to the Future: Labor Relations in Government Today
How will the new Executive Orders from the Trump administration impact labor relations in the federal government? Here is one perspective.
Making Better Use of the Probationary Period
The MSPB has found that the probationary period is not extensively used, but there are steps agencies can take to utilize it more effectively.
OPM Guidance on Labor and Employee Relations Executive Orders
OPM has issued guidance on President Trump’s recent Executive Orders impacting the federal workforce.
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Expedited VA Employee Removal Procedures
Recently introduced legislation would undo the expedited removal procedures recently enacted through law for federal employees at the VA.
OSC Files Hatch Act Complaint Against Immigration Judge
The Office of Special Counsel has filed a Hatch Act complaint against an immigration judge over an incident that allegedly took place around the 2016 election.
Will the New Supreme Court Decision Impact Federal Employees?
What impact will there be on federal employees from the Supreme Court decision that says government employees can no longer be forced to pay fees to a union?
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