Let’s Eliminate 7106 (b)(1) Permissive Bargaining
The author suggests ways to make the bargaining process more efficient.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
Competitive vs Excepted Service: OPM Proposes More Appeal Rights and Counteracting Republican Proposals
Is the federal workforce non-partisan? An OPM proposal expanding appeal rights for excepted service employees wades into the political debate.
Former FLRA Chairman Renominated for FLRA Board
President Biden has announced his intent to renominate Colleen Duffy Kiko to continue serving as a Member of the FLRA.
Is It Time to Amend the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute?
The author suggests it may be time to modernize the federal labor relations statute.
OPM Explains Policy on Paying Teleworking Federal Employees Who Travel During Work
OPM has issued guidance explaining when federal employees can get paid for travel time during telework or remote work.
Does the Federal Government Give Out Career Promotions That Aren’t Warranted?
Does performance management reward the best employees, or are promotions just awarded for being in the job?
EEOC’s Proposed Rule to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Key Provisions Recap
What are the key provisions of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?
Federal Employees and Union Dues Withholding: The Controversy Continues
A bill in Congress would prohibit agencies from assuming the role of dues withholding for unions. Here is an update on how the FLRA has addressed this issue.
The SES Program: Yesterday and Today
The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 changed the SES. A new report outlines changes in SES membership. One career field is up 542.6%.
Navigating Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination: Resources for Federal Employees
Federal employees should know about their available resources to address workplace bullying and harassment.
