Reinstated Reporting Shows Official Time Costs Rose 54% Over Five Years
OPM has resumed publishing official time reports, and the new data show that costs have risen sharply over a five-year period.
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.
Schedule F and Draining the Swamp: ~50,000 Federal Jobs May Lose Civil-Service Appeal Rights
OPM issued a final Schedule F rule, stripping civil-service appeals from ~50K federal employees to ease firing and reduce efforts to derail policy initiatives.
New Federal Report Shows RTO Backfires on Federal Talent
A recent GAO report found that limiting telework at SSA led to recruiting challenges.
“Official Time” in Agencies: What Does It Cost, and Why Is It a Political Football?
Hundreds of millions fund government union activity, and politics underlies official time and its use. 2026 is no exception.
Legislation Calls for Termination of Federal Employees Convicted of Violent Crimes
New bills would bar individuals convicted of violent crimes from holding federal and D.C. government jobs.
Updated Hatch Act Guidance Affects Current and Former Federal Employees
OSC can enforce Hatch Act rules on current and former federal employees. Violations may lead to investigation, fines, or disciplinary action.
OPM Issues Revised Telework Guidelines
OPM has issued revised telework guidelines for federal employees and agencies in accordance with President Trump’s return to in-person work directive.
OPM Issues Proposal to Narrow Federal Probationary Employee Appeal Rights
OPM proposes limiting probationary employee appeals, shifting cases from the MSPB to OPM and allowing challenges only for political or marital status discrimination or procedural errors.
A Warning to Federal Employees: Hatch Act Violations Can Follow You After Service Ends
Former federal employees can be held liable for Hatch Act violations according to a new advisory opinion from OSC.
1993-2025: Reinventing Government to HR 2.0: What Federal Employees Need to Know
HR 2.0 is coming to all agencies. Reinventing government always bring changes. Here is a summary of what happened last time and what is heading your way this time.
