Can You Pass the Collective Bargaining Quiz?
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Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
Hatch Act Penalties: Non-Feds Still Face Violations like Federal Employees
It’s not just federal employees that can face Hatch Act violations. Here is what happens to other government employees if they violate this Act.
Federal Employees Who Lie About Their Vaccination Status Could Be Fired or Imprisoned
New guidance on COVID safety protocols for federal employees contains a warning for anyone who might be tempted to lie about his or her vaccination status.
OPM’s Telework Guidance is Thorough and Surprisingly Progressive
OPM recently released detailed telework guidance. The author says it also is an important step forward in better serving employees’ needs.
Federal Employees Who Refuse COVID Testing Could Face Discipline
Federal employees who refuse COVID testing under recently issued policies could be subject to disciplinary action.
The Mystery of Bargaining Over Management Rights
Can a federal union bargain over management rights? As the author explains, the answer is not so simple.
Vaccine Mandates, Unions, and Politics: A Volatile Mix
Unions support the Biden Administration and represent federal employees. Will vaccine negotiations delay or prevent federal employees from returning to their offices?
How Will the New Vaccine Requirement for Federal Employees Work?
New guidance explains a lot of the details around the new COVID vaccination requirements for federal employees.
Biden to Unvaccinated Feds: Get the Jab!
President Biden has announced rigorous new COVID safety protocols for all federal employees.
Legal Ramifications of a Governmentwide Vaccine Requirement
What are the legal implications of a vaccination requirement for the federal workforce, and will it be challenged in the courts?
