Human Resources
The Swing of the Pendulum
Labor relations laws change depending on the administration in power. The author looks at how rules governing unions have changed since the 90s.
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.
Human Resources
Legislation Introduced to Nullify Schedule F Executive Order
Legislation has been introduced to nullify President Trump's recent Executive Order that would make it easier to hire and fire some federal employees.
Human Resources
OPM Guidance to Agencies on the “Schedule F-Bomb”
OPM has issued guidance on placing federal employees into Schedule F and removing normal civil service procedures for hiring and firing.
Human Resources
White House Drops an F Bomb on the Career Civil Service
A recent Executive Order creates a new category of federal employees, but is it legal? The author provides an analysis.
Human Resources
Creating a New Class of Federal Employees
A new executive order has been issued creating a new hiring schedule to make make it faster and easier to hire and fire some federal employees.
Human Resources
Firing a Federal Employee Easier and Quicker
OPM has issued a final rule to streamline the federal employee removal process.
Human Resources
The MSPB Empowerment Act of 2020 and the Possible Effects on Federal Employees Waiting on Appeals
Recently introduced legislation has some provisions that could benefit federal employee whistleblowers.
Human Resources
Zipper Clauses and Federal Employee Unions
The FLRA has issued a policy statement that a zipper clause in a federal union agreement is a required subject of bargaining.
Human Resources
What Kind of Supervisor Do You Want to Be?
As a supervisor, there are four major areas you should consider that impact your relationship with the employees you oversee.
Human Resources
Are White Federal Employees Inherently Racist?
OPM is requiring all agencies to submit diversity and inclusion training for review and approval before it is used.