Human Resources
FLRA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Regulations
The FLRA has extended time for public comments to proposed regulatory changes on federal labor relations issues.
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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.
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Federal Employees, Unions and Political Donations
Politics and federal employees can be tricky. Here are the federal employee unions with the largest donations to politicians.
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Feeling the Squeeze of Executive Orders
An agency has asked the FLRA for guidance on implementing President Trump's Executive Orders impacting federal employee unions.
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4th Time’s the Charm? Bill Reintroduced to Bolster Appeal Rights of Some Feds
Legislation has again been introduced to overturn a court decision which limited appeal rights of some federal employees in sensitive positions.
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OPM Wants to Make it Easier to Rehire Former Federal Employees
OPM has proposed a new regulation to facilitate rehiring former federal employees.
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Reducing Official Time for Unions in EEO
A proposed rule change by the EEOC would restrict official time use by federal union representatives in the EEO complaint process.
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Why You Should Care About the Grand Challenges in Public Administration
NAPA has identified Grand Challenges for public administration. The author explains their significance.
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Can a Whistleblower Expect the Right to Remain Anonymous?
Can whistleblowers in the federal government reasonably expect to remain anonymous?
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When Christmas is On Wednesday: Not Promising for Extra Holiday
It is possible federal employees will be given an extra day off for Christmas this year but not likely based on past experience.
Human Resources
Squeezing Union Influence in Agencies
OPM's advice to agencies on controlling federal union time and expenses is now in effect. Here is an analysis.