Human Resources
Senator Says It’s Time for Federal Employees to Stop Telecommuting
One Senator is asking for guidelines to be issued to require federal employees to begin to safely return to work in agency offices.
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.
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What Do You Need to Know about Kalkines and Garrity Warnings and Miranda and Weingarten Rights During a Work Place Investigation?
Witnesses in an investigation have rights given to them by law. Here is a summary of some that apply to federal employees.
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CDC Issues Government-Wide COVID Testing Guidelines for Federal Workers
The CDC has issued COVID testing guidelines to provide agencies with strategies for testing federal workers for the virus.
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Schedule F: What Does Its Repeal Mean for Federal Employees’ Due Process Rights?
Although short lived, the Schedule F Executive Order was controversial. What does its removal ultimately mean for federal employees?
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The Future of the Federal Workforce: What’s Next After the Pandemic?
What will the telework model look like after the pandemic?
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Do You Know What Sexual Harassment Is?
How is sexual harassment defined under the law?
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Discipline, Grievances and the Road Not Often Taken
Mediating grievances can save time, money and resolve problems. Why is it not done more often?
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Federal Employees Asked to Help with Influx of Migrant Children
Federal employees are being asked to volunteer for a temporary detail to help with the care and placement of unaccompanied children seeking refuge in the United States.
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What Did NAPA Recommend For OPM? And Are They Correct?
A new report makes recommendations on the future direction of OPM. The author offers an analysis.
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Labor Law and Labor Relations
The author says that to be successful in federal labor relations, you must know both the law and the relationship between labor and management.