Legislation Aims to Address Poorly Performing Federal Employees
New legislation aims to restore four Trump era executive orders placing restrictions on unions and making it easier to fire federal employees.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
AFGE Tackles Legality of FSIP Appointments
AFGE challenged the authority of the Impasses Panel seeking to overturn a decision issued to resolve a bargaining dispute in HUD.
What You Can and Cannot Say or Do to Union Representatives and Employees in a Bargaining Unit
What constitutes protected statements or actions between management and bargaining unit employees?
Impact of the Injunction on Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate on Agency Hiring Policies
What has been the impact of the court’s injunction on the federal employee vaccine mandate on agency hiring policies?
Reforming the Postal Service: A Challenge That May Be Met
A bill to reform the Postal Service may pass in Congress despite past failures.
At Long Last a Record-Breaking Lack of Quorum at the MSPB Has Finally Been Restored
A quorum has finally returned to the MSPB. What does this mean for federal employees who have pending cases?
MSPB Returning After 5-Year Absence: 3,600+ Decisions Pending
The Senate has confirmed two Members for the MSPB. This means the agency will be able to start issuing decisions on the huge backlog of cases.
A Welder, a Shipyard, and the Path to Generic Discipline
The disciplinary process in federal human resources is often long and complex. A recent case took a simpler approach.
More Power for Unions: Ketanji Brown Jackson Nominated for Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson, a strong union advocate, has been nominated as a Supreme Court justice. Her nomination delights federal employee unions.
Senate Bill Outlines Plan to Return Federal Employees to Work in Agency Offices
Recently introduced legislation would direct agencies to develop plans to return federal employees to in-office work in greater numbers.
