Human Resources
A Welder, a Shipyard, and the Path to Generic Discipline
The disciplinary process in federal human resources is often long and complex. A recent case took a simpler approach.
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.
Federal Workforce News
More Power for Unions: Ketanji Brown Jackson Nominated for Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson, a strong union advocate, has been nominated as a Supreme Court justice. Her nomination delights federal employee unions.
Human Resources
Senate Bill Outlines Plan to Return Federal Employees to Work in Agency Offices
Recently introduced legislation would direct agencies to develop plans to return federal employees to in-office work in greater numbers.
Human Resources
Is Using Mediation in Federal Bargaining Useful?
How and why is mediation used in federal sector collective bargaining?
Human Resources
Bill Would End Pandemic Telework Policies for Federal Employees
Legislation has been introduced to return federal employees to in-office work in greater numbers.
Human Resources
More Guidance Released on Vaccine Mandate Injunction
New guidance tells agencies how to handle enforcing the vaccine mandate after a court issued an injunction blocking its enforcement.
Human Resources
Proposed OPM Rule on Federal Workforce Policies is Available for Public Comments
OPM has published rules seeking to repeal several workforce policies for federal employees enacted under the Trump administration.
Human Resources
Weekly COVID Testing Coming Soon for Federal Employees Who Aren’t “Fully Vaccinated”
Federal employees who are not fully vaccinated will soon be subject to more stringent COVID testing guidelines.
Human Resources
“Cool Hand Luke” and COVID Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers
Agencies are expected to begin suspending employees who are not complying with the COVID vaccine mandate.
Human Resources
What’s the Status of Your Labor Relations?
The new administration has brought about significant federal labor relations changes. How will agency bargaining agreements be impacted?