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.
History and Trump’s past decisions suggest little chance of extra leave on Christmas Eve, but a strong likelihood of Friday, December 26, as an extra day off for federal employees.
The House Oversight Committee advanced various bills this week, some of which have direct implications for federal employees.
OPM has announced it is terminating the Federal Academic Alliance tuition discount program which began just over a decade ago.
How did the “essential” and “non-essential” labels begin, why did they spread during shutdowns, and why are they still in use?
Recently introduced legislation would prohibit RIFs during a government shutdown.
Can federal employees still request telework as a reasonable accommodation despite the Trump administration’s return to office mandate?
New OPM guidance confirms that agencies are authorized to run RIFs during government shutdowns.
New legislation has been introduced to reverse President Trump’s union restrictions and reinstate collective bargaining agreements.
No more “everyone’s outstanding”—OPM issued a new rule limiting top SES ratings to boost accountability.
President Trump’s executive order reshapes federal labor rights, sparking lawsuits and questions about CSRA’s role in safeguarding impartial public service.
