Political Prohibited Personnel Practices Increasing in Federal Agencies
Reports of prohibited personnel practices of political coercion or discrimination are growing. Why is this occurring?
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
The End of the COVID Vaccine Mandate and What it Means for Federal Employees
The COVID vaccine mandate for the federal workforce is over. Here is what federal employees need to know going forward.
Rating the Rater
Supervisors have to conduct performance reviews of their employees, but what about reviewing the performance of the supervisors?
Massachusetts US Attorney Resigns After “Egregious” Hatch Act Violations
“Egregious” Hatch Act violations led to the resignation of the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.
New Federal Laws Protecting Pregnant and Nursing Employees in 2023
New laws will place new requirements on federal agencies to accommodate pregnant and nursing employees.
Legislation Reintroduced to Make Federal Employees “At-Will” Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced to make it easier to fire federal employees for non-performance.
Adding Federal Pay and Benefits for ATF Employees by Falsifying Job Classifications
As a result of a whistleblower revelation, ATF was found to have paid tens of millions to employees by improperly classifying their jobs.
Told, “You Don’t Need a Union Rep?” The Supreme Court Disagrees
If federal employees don’t get the assistance they need from their unions, do they have other options?
OPM is Dropping its COVID-19 Operating Status Maximizing Telework
OPM is removing the COVID governmentwide operating status soon. Will this end telework?
Biden Administration Directs Agencies to Cut Telework (Sort of)
New OMB guidance directs agencies to scale back telework for federal employees. Will it actually happen this time?
