Schedule F Continues to Worry Democrats
Although it does not exist, Schedule F continues to remain in the crosshairs of some Democrats.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
Want to Keep New Employees? Invest in Onboarding
The author says that the federal government is in need of a revamped onboarding process for new hires.
Burrowing In Is a Form of Theft; Maybe It Should Be Treated That Way?
The author proposes a different way of looking at the practice of burrowing in by political appointees.
OPM Extends COVID-19 Excepted Service Hiring Authority
OPM has extended the COVID excepted service hiring authority after President Biden extended the pandemic national emergency.
Can Federal Employees be Forced to SHOW UP to Work?
Legislation in Congress would cut federal employees’ telework benefits. What options do federal employees have if they want to remain on expanded telework?
The Grounds for Filing Exceptions to Arbitration Awards
Filing administrative exceptions to an arbitration award is a unique process. These are conditions upon which an exception must be based.
Bill Would Reinstate Federal Employees Who Were Fired or Resigned Due to Vaccine Mandate
A new bill would provide compensation or possible reinstatement for federal employees who resigned or were fired after refusing the COVID vaccine mandate.
Continuing Confusion Over FLRA General Counsel Position
The GAO has issued a decision impacting the federal labor relations program. The FLRA general counsel was found by GAO to be serving in violation of the law.
Biden Administration and Racism: Winners and Losers in Changing Face of Federal Employees
A primary focus of the Biden administration is on racism. How is this changing the composition of the federal workforce?
Ground Rules Checklist
This is a basic list of provisions to consider when negotiating over collective bargaining ground rules.
