Job Security: Arbitrators Uphold 42% of Federal Employee Dismissals
Federal employees enjoy job security. Do employees fare better with MSPB or arbitration appeals? See results from recent record analysis.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
Tips for Federal Employees Responding to Disciplinary Actions
This is a basic overview of how federal employees can respond to a notice of disciplinary action.
Selecting the Arbitrator: The First Key to Success
The author analyzes a recent Navy case which he says is an example of a conflict of interest on the part of the arbitrator due to a union background.
Discipline in the Workplace
Disciplining employees is often not something supervisors like to do, but it is important to have a fair and appropriate discipline process in the workplace.
3 Best Federal Resume Writing Services
These are three services that offer federal resume writing assistance.
The “Preventing A Patronage System Act” Can Preserve a Merit-Based Civil Service
The author analyzes two bills in Congress which attempt to prevent Schedule F from resurfacing again in the future.
Dedicated Civil Servants? Or an Out of Control “Deep State?”
Is there a “deep state” within the federal workforce? The author offers his analysis.
Agencies Told to Stop Asking Federal Employees About Their Vaccination Status
Less stringent COVID-19 safety protocols have been issued for federal employees in response to new CDC guidelines.
Covered By is Alive and Well
The author says that the concept of “covered by” in bargaining is here to stay.
Position Classification Appeals: What is a Desk Audit?
How do desk audits work? Although they may sound simple, there are many issues that can arise from them.
