Biden Signs Executive Order to Explore Giving Federal Employees Time Off to Vote
President Biden has signed an Executive Order to make recommendations for expanding policies granting federal employees time off to vote.
Human Resources
OPM Guidance: Expanding Role of Unions, Restricting Removal Procedures
OPM has issued guidance to restrict implementing Trump administration Executive Orders.
Presidential Rank Awards Making a Comeback
After being cancelled last year due to COVID-19, the Presidential Rank Awards are returning in 2021.
Marijuana and Federal Employees
Federal law on marijuana use has not changed. New guidance from OPM advises a new interpretation.
Back to Imposing Interest Based Bargaining… Really?
Can interest based bargaining ultimately be successful in the federal sector?
Administrative Changes are the First Step in Civil Service Modernization
The author says that when it comes to modernizing the civil service, administrative changes should be the first place to start.
Legislation Reintroduced to Target Tax Delinquent Federal Employees
Another legislative effort is being made to target federal employees with seriously delinquent tax debts.
Biden Revokes EO Damaging Federal Employee Unions
President Biden revoked an Executive Order granting authority to exclude DoD agencies from the labor relations statute.
What Are Some Common Mistakes Made in Collective Bargaining?
The author discusses some of the most egregious mistakes he’s seen made in the collective bargaining process during his career.
What You Need to Know About Interest Based Bargaining
What is interest-based bargaining, and how can it be used successfully in federal labor relations?
