Human Resources
The MSPB Empowerment Act of 2020 and the Possible Effects on Federal Employees Bringing Appeals
Legislation introduced in the House would reauthorize the MSPB's board, but would it help with the case backlog?
Human Resources
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Human Resources
Federal Employee Unions’ Bargaining Must Avoid Trivia
The FLRA has issued a decision to require bargaining only on topics with a substantial impact on working conditions for federal employees.
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Are Federal Employees Allowed Time Off to Vote?
Can federal employees get time off to vote? OPM has addressed this question with guidance for the upcoming election.
Human Resources
Why is it Called the ‘Weingarten Right?” It all Comes Down to Chicken
What is the history behind the Weingarten Rights? As the author notes, it comes down to a court case about chicken.
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Proposed Changes for Federal Administrative Law Judges
OPM is issuing proposed changes that will impact how administrative law judges are hired and other employment changes.
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Should Federal Employees Have to Provide Hair Samples for Their Drug Tests?
HHS has issued proposed drug testing guidelines for federal employees that include testing hair samples.
Human Resources
Who Decides What is An Effective and Efficient Government?
The author says that official time represents an issue of who gets to decide what constitutes an effective and efficient government.
Human Resources
Presidential Transition Notebook: Take Dismantling OPM Off the Table
The author shares his analysis of proposed recommendations for reforming the Office of Personnel Management under a new administration.
Human Resources
FEVS Coming September 14
After some delays, the 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey finally has a set launch date.
Human Resources
Is This the End of Face to Face Bargaining?
Will COVID-19 force the way traditional collective bargaining has been conducted to change?