Human Resources
Who Decides When Work Gets Done: Employee or Supervisor?
A recent FLRA case addresses whether federal employees or agencies decide when work gets performed.
Human Resources
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.
Human Resources
Can Congress Overturn an OPM Reclassification Decision?
Is there any precedent for employees “winning” reclassification of their position via legal/political means?
Human Resources
FSIP Rethinks Union Rights and Official Time
New members on the FSIP are making a difference on decisions resolving disputes between agencies and unions.
Human Resources
The Rise of the Occupational Questionnaire
Occupational questionnaires replaced the old KSA process, but may have led to unintended consequences for agencies.
Human Resources
Show Me the Money
How much do disciplinary procedures cost the government? The author explores the question.
Human Resources
Government Hiring of Young People Continues To Be Terrible
The author cites data showing that he says indicates the government is doing a terrible job of hiring federal employees under age 30.
Human Resources
“LOVE Act” and the State Department
Recently introduced legislation would require the State Department to take actions for firing employees decades ago based on sexual orientation.
Human Resources
VA and AFGE: A Reversal of Fortunes?
The author says that AFGE's PR campaign about a collective bargaining agreement with the VA is likely more hype than truth.
Human Resources
Addressing the ‘Crisis’ at the MSPB
A new bill would allow the MSPB to take action on certain matters even without a quorum.
Human Resources
2019 Federal Employee Viewpoint Coming Soon
OPM has announced the timeline of when the 2019 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will be administered.