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Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.

Handshake Agreements in the Workplace

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiDecember 8, 2021 9:21 AM Categories Leadership, Human Resources Leave a comment

Handshake agreements in the workplace can lead to problems. This is one example of a breakdown of trust between an employee and a supervisor.

Christmas Eve is on a Friday: Still Hoping for Another Holiday?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 7, 2021 9:46 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 5, 2021 1:59 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiDecember 2, 2021 12:44 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 24, 2021 1:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiNovember 24, 2021 9:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 22, 2021 8:00 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 18, 2021 10:35 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherNovember 16, 2021 8:49 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiNovember 9, 2021 2:54 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

How should supervisors respond when receiving a claim of sexual harassment? These are some suggestions.

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