“Collective Begging” Returning to Federal Labor Relations Program?
The new personnel system for the Department of Defense will look much different and result in much less participation by unions in day-to-day affairs of the agency
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.
Labor Relations in Government: Back to the Future
The new labor relations program going into place in the Department of Homeland Security is a major change from the structure in the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 and, in many ways, resembles the Executive Orders of the 1960’s.
New Human Resource System For DHS Released (And Unions Announce Intent To Sue)
New Human Resource System For Department Of Homeland Security Released
Five Years and Counting
The FAA and AFSCME started bargaining a contract five years ago. A new court decision says that the agency’s contention that OMB has to approve the final agreement is valid because of a clear and unmistakable waiver by the union.
Agency Heads Given Discretion To Grant Excused Absences During Pre-Inauguration Ceremonies
OPM issued guidance to heads of federal agencies and departments urging them to encourage their employees to telework or take annual leave to alleviate congestion for Inauguration Day.
Firing or Counseling? How Does the MSPB Decide?
Will the MSPB consider an agency’s penalty imposed against an employee? Here is an example.
The Navy Ran This One The Right Way
Does an employee have a right to the highest graded vacant job available when demoted because of a RIF action?
Federal Employees To Get More Help Regarding Health Savings Accounts Choices
Federal employees are enjoying more choices, more options and more control regarding their Health Savings Accounts after the Office of Personnel Management announced the posting of a new HSA worksheet to its HSA website.
Moving Toward a Government-Wide Ban on Smoking in Federal Buildings
HHS is moving out to ban smoking at all HHS campuses.
Diploma Mills and Bogus Degrees in the Federal Workforce
GAO looks at diploma mills and credentials of senior managers in the federal workforce.
