Human Resources
Labor Partnerships Specter Raised Again in Congress
A new bill seeks to re-establish labor-management partnerships in the federal government. How likely is it to work this time given its past track record?
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HR Managers & Directors, Pay Very Careful Attention to This FLRA Decision!
The author says that a recent FLRA decision reverses previous precedent which will have important implications for HR managers.
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Crowdfunding, Shutdown, Federal Employees and Ethics
Federal employees who set up a crowdfunding page may have created an ethics problem. Here is what OGE is telling agencies about crowdfunding and the shutdown.
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Is It Time for FLRA to Rethink Its “National Security” Bargaining Unit Policy?
The author says a recent FLRA case is significant because it goes against previous FLRA case law regarding union representation for national security jobs.
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Why Public Service is Not a Regular Job
The author says that working as a federal employee is very different from other kinds of jobs.
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Bill Seeks to Give Full Collective Bargaining Rights to TSA Officers
Legislation has recently been reintroduced to give TSA officers full collective bargaining rights.
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MSPB Backlog May See Relief This Year
There has been some movement in the Senate on confirming MSPB nominees. At the moment, many cases are still frozen due to the lack of a quorum at…
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How Does the Shutdown Impact Within-Grade Increases?
OPM has released a list of frequently asked post-shutdown questions addressing various pay/benefits issues.
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Do You Know What Your Obligations Are Under the Hatch Act?
Social media has made it easier than ever to violate the Hatch Act. Here are some important things to know about how this law can impact federal employees.
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An Open Letter to Federal Workers
Federal employees likely have a lot on their minds after the shutdown. The author offers both his thanks and some career advice to consider.