Would You Recommend the Government as an Employer?
Would you consider the federal government to be a model employer? The author lists pros and cons of being a federal employee and asks for readers’ input.
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
Would you consider the federal government to be a model employer? The author lists pros and cons of being a federal employee and asks for readers’ input.
A retired federal employee and a contractor receive prison time and are ordered to pay millions in restitution for their crimes against the government.
The Office of Special Counsel recently filed a whistleblower retaliation complaint over the removal of a federal employee at the Interior Department.
OPM has issued revised guidance for agencies as a result of a judge’s recent decision to invalidate significant portions of labor relations executive orders.
A GAO report says that federal agencies could make wider use of tables of penalties for workplace discipline, but OPM disagrees.
The federal government strives to be a model employer for disabled employees. The author says Reasonable Accommodation is one area where it excels.
The author says that a recent court decision to overturn Trump’s executive orders shows a lack of understanding of federal sector collective bargaining.
With mid-term elections looming, the Hatch Act always comes into play. This Postal Service case may have longer-term implications than most cases.
The 2019 National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions designed to make it easier for agencies to hire. Will it make a difference?
GAO takes a look at federal employee misconduct and ways agencies can improve how they handle it.