Managing Telework – Overtime
In part II of the series on managing telework, the author examines the potential problems that telework can bring for compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
In part II of the series on managing telework, the author examines the potential problems that telework can bring for compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The use of telework or flexi-place has become an attractive feature for both employees and management for a variety of different reasons. However, a poorly administered program can be more of a burden than the problem one may be trying to solve.
OPM is proposing changes on pay administration for federal employees in “non-foreign areas.” Here are the changes and a chance to comment on the proposal.
The Federal Government relocation program is yet another wonderful incentive offered to many of those who work for the Federal Government.
With federal employees in the eye of a political storm, recommendations to increase the cost of federal benefits may be closer to reality. Here are some of the proposals any current or retired federal employee should read.
According to a memo released by OPM Director John Berry to chief human capital officers, the Office of Personnel Management may approve pay increases for certain General Schedule employees in 2012, but only in select cases.
“NTEU Contrarians” have a website to express their concerns about the lack of democracy in the union and its direction.
Do you have a plan for pronouns in your documents? Do you always use “he,” or do you mix it up with “she” or “he/she”? If you don’t have a plan — if you’re not consistent — you might be offending your colleagues.
When you learned to drive, you were taught to be on the lookout for others on the road including cars, bicyclists, small children and pets. What does driving have to do with your federal benefits? The same principles you learned as a new driver can help you navigate your federal career.
The author goes over election results at TSA and suggests much less of an overwhelming interest in union representation by most employees than claimed by the involved unions.