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.
The Biden administration is revoking previous EO's imposing more restrictions on federal unions and stressing performance over seniority for federal workers.
The author says that there is much to be done to restore trust in government, and one place to start is hiring to fill vacancies in agencies.
President Biden cancelled an Executive Order on "race and sex stereotyping" with a new one to advance "equity across the federal government."
The author discusses the great amount of litigation over the definition of formal discussions in federal labor relations.
Two lawmakers want OMB to abandon its efforts to implement Schedule F.
EEOC has issued a final rule restricting use of official time by unions in the federal EEO process.
OPM is encouraging federal employees in the Washington, DC area to telework or use leave in anticipation of Inauguration Day activities.
Legislation has been reintroduced in the new Congress to stop federal employees from being reclassified under Schedule F.
What is the value of a labor relations assessment and what goes into conducting one?
DOL has issued a notice it will cease to investigate allegations regarding training related to Executive Order prohibitions on "critical race theory".