Human Resources
President Biden: Are We Committed to Repeat Past Failed Policies in Labor Relations?
The author says the Biden administration appears to be reverting to past labor relations practices. Will it work better this time?
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Bill Would Overturn Biden’s ‘Protecting the Federal Workforce’ Executive Order
Legislation has been introduced to block implementation of one of President Biden's Executive Orders that impacted the federal workforce in various ways.
Human Resources
Can Federal Unions Bargain Over Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations?
What would a mandatory vaccination for federal employees mean in terms of labor relations?
Human Resources
The Biden Executive Order and Section 7106 (b) (1) Bargaining
Labor relations under the Biden administration is changing. What does this mean for bargaining on permissive topics?
Human Resources
Has the White House Directed a Massive Change in the Scope of Federal Bargaining?
What impact is the Biden administration likely to have on federal labor relations?
Human Resources
Biden Administration to Replace Impasse Panel Members
The Biden administration is replacing members of the FSIP after complaints and lawsuits by unions opposed to recent FSIP decisions.
Human Resources
Let’s Talk About Burrowing In
How common is the practice of "burrowing in," and what can a new administration do about it?
Human Resources
Who Would You Fire?
The author presents readers with a hypothetical scenario involving two employees to present an important supervisory lesson.
Human Resources
COVID-19 and “Protecting the Federal Workforce”
The White House has issued guidance for agencies on implementing new COVID-19 safety regulations for federal employees.
Human Resources
Schedule F is Dead
President Biden has officially revoked Schedule F. The author says the action is an important indicator of the president's approach to the civil service.