Position Classification Appeals: What is a Desk Audit?
How do desk audits work? Although they may sound simple, there are many issues that can arise from them.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
The Public Service Reform Act Would Wreck The Civil Service
The author says that recently introduced legislation to make federal employees at-will employees would destroy the civil service.
Legislation Would Make It Easier to Fire Federal Employees
Recently introduced legislation would make it easier to fire federal employees for performance reasons by making them at-will employees.
Fear and Loathing Over Schedule F and 50,000 Federal Jobs
Schedule F was introduced in 2020 and is still making headlines. Here is a quick summary of why it is important.
Report Finds Attrition Rates in Government Not at Crisis Levels
Is the federal workforce experiencing a crisis of attrition? Not according to a new report.
How Important is the Selection of the Members of a Collective Bargaining Team?
It is important for bargaining teams to be chosen properly. These are some guidelines for selecting bargaining team members.
Addressing Unacceptable Performance Has Been Made More Difficult
Cases based on unacceptable performance are challenging and relatively rare. They are becoming even more difficult.
Procedures and Appropriate Arrangements Bargaining
Procedures and appropriate arrangements are the replacement for impact and implementation bargaining. What are they and where do they come from?
Rubio Says OPM Sick Leave Policy for Medical Travel May Violate Hyde Amendment
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) says that OPM’s sick leave policy allowing federal employees to travel out of state for medical care may violate the Hyde amendment.
The Hatch Act: How to Damage or End a Federal Career
Hatch Act violations often occur during national election years. Here are the 3 latest examples of how to damage or end a federal career.
