Human Resources
Ex-Cons and Federal Employment
OPM is issuing a proposed rule to prohibit agencies from considering a federal job applicant's criminal history until a conditional offer of a federal job has been made…
Human Resources
Stay informed with the latest federal human resources news, including updates on federal employee unions, labor relations, collective bargaining, workplace policies, and federal HR guidance. This category covers OPM regulations, pay, leave, and benefits administration, labor‑management disputes, union negotiations, workplace rights, and major **HR policy changes.
Human Resources
Federal HR Is Mission Critical. Is It Mission Capable?
The author, who spent the majority of his federal career in human resources, says that the system is generally broken. He explains why.
Human Resources
Administrative Leave Reform Approved by House
The House has passed a bill which stipulates that Federal employees may not be placed on administrative leave for more than 14 days during any year for misconduct…
Human Resources
Changing the Definition of a “Spouse”
OPM has announced a change in the definition of marriage under the Family and Medical Leave Act to include same sex couples.
Human Resources
Legislation Introduced to Limit Administrative Leave for Federal Employees Accused of Misconduct
One Congressman wants to put an end to what he calls the "frivolous use" of paid administrative leave for federal employees accused of misconduct.
Human Resources
Civil Service Reform Should Be High on the Next President’s To-Do List
The author says that he thinks civil service reform has moved from “nice to have” to a national imperative and says the next president must make it a…
Human Resources
Why Do Feds Join Unions and Pay Dues?
The author poses this question to FedSmith readers: if you currently pay or used to pay dues to a federal employee union, why did you choose to do…
Human Resources
Bill to Require OPM to Report Annually on Official Time Moves Ahead
A bill to require OPM to provide annual information on the amount of official time used by federal employees engaging in union activity has been sent to the…
Human Resources
Legislation Introduced to Pay Veterans $20k for Loss of Sexual Organs
The Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs has introduced legislation to pay veterans who have suffered a traumatic injury to their reproductive organs $20,000 to be…
Human Resources
Bullying Kills – What to Do?
The author says that workplace bullying often leads to violence or even death. She provides some statistics on how pervasive the problem is and also some suggestions on…