Handshake Agreements in the Workplace
Handshake agreements in the workplace can lead to problems. This is one example of a breakdown of trust between an employee and a supervisor.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
Christmas Eve is on a Friday: Still Hoping for Another Holiday?
Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2021. Christmas Eve is on December 24th and that is a holiday for most federal employees. Will there be an additional day off?
Administrative Leave Available for Getting a COVID Booster Shot
Federal agencies must grant administrative leave to eligible federal employees to get COVID booster shots or to assist their family members with getting vaccinations.
My Kingdom for a Window
Who gets the window in an office? Whether employees work near windows is often the subject of negotiations and can also have an impact on employees’ health.
How Well Are Federal Employees Complying with the Vaccine Mandate?
New data from the White House show how well federal employees and their agencies have complied with the vaccine mandate so far.
Federal Employees as Pawns in the Political System
The author says that federal employees are often pawns in our political system which gives them a unique job challenge.
Essential Federal Employees Can Still Have Their Annual Leave Restored for COVID
Federal employees deemed essential in the COVID response can roll over unused annual leave above the traditional cap.
Death, Annuities, Same-Sex Marriage and Federal Employees
How does the surviving spouse of a federal employee in a same-sex marriage establish eligibility for a survivor annuity or death benefit?
The Oregon National Guard and AFGE Do Labor Relations Differently
The author describes a different but effective approach that the Oregon National Guard has to labor relations.
How to Respond to Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Claims
How should supervisors respond when receiving a claim of sexual harassment? These are some suggestions.
