Human Resources
What Are Methods and Means of Performing Work?
President Biden mandated Section 7106 (b)(1) bargaining via Executive Order. What does this mean in terms of methods and means of performing work?
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
Will FLRA Return to Full Leadership? Biden Nominates Two for Senior Positions
President Biden has nominated a new FLRA General Counsel and FLRA Member. If confirmed, this would return FLRA to full leadership complement.
Human Resources
Political Prohibited Personnel Practices Increasing in Federal Agencies
Reports of prohibited personnel practices of political coercion or discrimination are growing. Why is this occurring?
Human Resources
The End of the COVID Vaccine Mandate and What it Means for Federal Employees
The COVID vaccine mandate for the federal workforce is over. Here is what federal employees need to know going forward.
Human Resources
Rating the Rater
Supervisors have to conduct performance reviews of their employees, but what about reviewing the performance of the supervisors?
Human Resources
Massachusetts US Attorney Resigns After “Egregious” Hatch Act Violations
"Egregious" Hatch Act violations led to the resignation of the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.
Human Resources
New Federal Laws Protecting Pregnant and Nursing Employees in 2023
New laws will place new requirements on federal agencies to accommodate pregnant and nursing employees.
Human Resources
Legislation Reintroduced to Make Federal Employees “At-Will” Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced to make it easier to fire federal employees for non-performance.
Human Resources
Adding Federal Pay and Benefits for ATF Employees by Falsifying Job Classifications
As a result of a whistleblower revelation, ATF was found to have paid tens of millions to employees by improperly classifying their jobs.
Human Resources
Told, “You Don’t Need a Union Rep?” The Supreme Court Disagrees
If federal employees don't get the assistance they need from their unions, do they have other options?