O (No) Canada: C-3 Canadian Citizenship and Security Clearance Eligibility
Bill C-3 granted automatic Canadian citizenship to millions of Americans. Here’s what dual citizenship could mean for your federal security clearance eligibility.
Human Resources
Stay informed with the latest federal human resources news, including updates on federal employee unions, labor relations, collective bargaining, workplace policies, and federal HR guidance. This category covers OPM regulations, pay, leave, and benefits administration, labor‑management disputes, union negotiations, workplace rights, and major **HR policy changes.
Trump Administration Moves to Reclassify HHS Jobs as At-Will Positions
A recent report indicates that HHS is preparing to transition hundreds of agency employees to at-will status.
What the MSPB’s Record Caseload Tells Us About the Federal Appeal System
The MSPB received 20,335 appeals in FY 2025 — four times normal volume. Here’s what the backlog means for federal employees weighing their options.
What Federal Employees Need to Know as MSPB Recusals Undermine Review Process
Board member recusals are blocking nearly 40% of federal employee appeals at the MSPB, leaving workers without meaningful due process protections.
Performance Appraisal: Draining the Swamp?
The latest step in implementing changes for schedule policy/career classification employees is a new OPM memo addressing performance appraisal.
FLRA’s New Union Dues Rule Faces Legal Test: Right Policy, Wrong Process?
A new FLRA rule eases canceling union dues. Unions dislike it and may win in court if judges find the agency violated APA rulemaking.
No Contract, Fewer Protections: The Labor Relations Reality for Federal Employees
New executive orders are reshaping federal unions—cutting contracts, disrupting dues, and leaving employees with fewer protections and more uncertainty.
OPM Wants Your Health Data: A New Push to Control FEHB Costs
OPM has proposed collecting detailed health claims data from FEHB and PSHB insurers, aiming for cost control but raising privacy and care oversight concerns.
No College Degree, Not A Problem: Major Overhaul in Federal Hiring
Dropping college degree requirements for many federal jobs is a major shift to skills-based hiring. It expands the talent pool but raising questions about consistency and workforce quality.
The Evolution of Federal Hiring: Why PACE and ACWA Are Relics
Federal hiring is moving away from outdated exams like PACE toward a private-sector model, making hiring more targeted, flexible, and job-related.
