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?
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
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.
Legislation Reintroduced to Slash Telework Flexibilities for Federal Employees
Legislation has been introduced to prevent the Biden administration from making pandemic era telework policies permanent.
FLRA Likely to Impose Restrictions on Canceling Payment of Union Dues in 2023
The FLRA is proposing to reinstitute restrictions on when union dues payments can be canceled by a federal employee.
Can the FLRA General Counsel Seek an Injunction to Stop Violations of the Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statute?
Under what circumstances can the FLRA General Counsel seek an injunction to top Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statute violations?
2022 Dismissal and Closure Procedures for Federal Employees and Agencies
OPM has issued new 2022 dismissal and closure procedures for federal employees heading into the winter season.
