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Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.

Proposed OPM Rule on Federal Workforce Policies is Available for Public Comments

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.January 20, 2022 7:32 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has published rules seeking to repeal several workforce policies for federal employees enacted under the Trump administration.

Weekly COVID Testing Coming Soon for Federal Employees Who Aren’t “Fully Vaccinated”

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 11, 2022 5:27 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Mask, vial, cotton swabs, and medical gloves on a solid surface comprising a COVID testing kit

Federal employees who are not fully vaccinated will soon be subject to more stringent COVID testing guidelines.

“Cool Hand Luke” and COVID Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 9, 2022 12:06 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Agencies are expected to begin suspending employees who are not complying with the COVID vaccine mandate.

What’s the Status of Your Labor Relations?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiDecember 21, 2021 8:10 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The new administration has brought about significant federal labor relations changes. How will agency bargaining agreements be impacted?

What Federal Employees Should Know About the Delayed Enforcement of the Vaccine Mandate

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.December 20, 2021 7:13 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

More serious penalties for not complying with the vaccine mandate have been delayed until next year. What does this mean for federal employees?

Why a Federal Employee Union Lost its Collective Bargaining Rights in South Korea: Mayonnaise

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiDecember 14, 2021 2:48 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Rationing the sale of mayonnaise in South Korea was a factor in a federal union losing representation rights

Handshake Agreements in the Workplace

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiDecember 8, 2021 9:21 AM Categories Leadership, Human Resources Leave a comment

Handshake agreements in the workplace can lead to problems. This is one example of a breakdown of trust between an employee and a supervisor.

Christmas Eve is on a Friday: Still Hoping for Another Holiday?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 7, 2021 9:46 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Christmas decorations in a home - stockings hung over the fireplace, a Christmas tree, and candles on the hearth

Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2021. Christmas Eve is on December 24th and that is a holiday for most federal employees. Will there be an additional day off?

Administrative Leave Available for Getting a COVID Booster Shot

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 5, 2021 1:59 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Federal agencies must grant administrative leave to eligible federal employees to get COVID booster shots or to assist their family members with getting vaccinations.

My Kingdom for a Window

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiDecember 2, 2021 12:44 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Who gets the window in an office? Whether employees work near windows is often the subject of negotiations and can also have an impact on employees’ health.

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