Human Resources
Lawmakers Are Still Asking Why So Many Federal Employees Are on Telework
President Biden promised federal employees would begin to wind down expanded telework. Two lawmakers are asking why it is not happening.
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
What’s a Past Practice?
What constitutes a past practice in labor relations? In what cases can a past practice be considered illegal?
Human Resources
More Federal Holidays? Gold Star Families Day Act is Latest Proposal
The Gold Star Families Day Act is the latest bill proposing more federal holidays.
Human Resources
Legislation Aims to Address Poorly Performing Federal Employees
New legislation aims to restore four Trump era executive orders placing restrictions on unions and making it easier to fire federal employees.
Court Cases
AFGE Tackles Legality of FSIP Appointments
AFGE challenged the authority of the Impasses Panel seeking to overturn a decision issued to resolve a bargaining dispute in HUD.
Human Resources
What You Can and Cannot Say or Do to Union Representatives and Employees in a Bargaining Unit
What constitutes protected statements or actions between management and bargaining unit employees?
Human Resources
Impact of the Injunction on Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate on Agency Hiring Policies
What has been the impact of the court's injunction on the federal employee vaccine mandate on agency hiring policies?
Human Resources
Reforming the Postal Service: A Challenge That May Be Met
A bill to reform the Postal Service may pass in Congress despite past failures.
Human Resources
At Long Last a Record-Breaking Lack of Quorum at the MSPB Has Finally Been Restored
A quorum has finally returned to the MSPB. What does this mean for federal employees who have pending cases?
Human Resources
MSPB Returning After 5-Year Absence: 3,600+ Decisions Pending
The Senate has confirmed two Members for the MSPB. This means the agency will be able to start issuing decisions on the huge backlog of cases.