Telework is the Focus of New Dismissal and Closure Procedures
OPM recently updated its governmentwide closure and dismissal policies which include a new type of weather related leave and strong emphasis on telework.
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.
New Federal Labor Relations Guidance: Back to the Future?
OPM has issued new guidance for agencies on reporting labor relations information.
The EEOC Continues to Expand Upon Protections to Disabled Government Workers
A recent court case illustrates how an obscure law can help protect federal employees from disability discrimination.
Unions Sue VA Over Official Time Restrictions
Federal employee unions have filed a lawsuit against the VA over restrictions the agency placed on the use of official time.
Some Young Veterans Need More From Government
The author says that taking steps to hire veterans is one that can produce quality new hires within the federal workforce.
VA Restricting Salary to Federal Employees Representing Unions
OPM issues new guidance to agencies and the VA cuts of use of official time for medical professionals to focus on “putting veterans first.”
“The Workforce Is Not Our Problem In Government”
The author says that federal employees are the ones who can best identify problems and solutions on how to get more work done with fewer resources.
I Was Passed Over for a Promotion – What Can I Do?
The author says it is too subjective to say there is a “best qualified” employee for a job, so how can someone win an EEO complaint regarding non-selection?
How Do Federal Employees Feel About Their Pay and Jobs?
The results from the 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey show federal employees are happier with their pay overall but not so much with merit based pay.
What Happens When I Cannot Do My Job Even With a Reasonable Accommodation?
In order to be entitled to a reasonable accommodation, you need to be a qualified disabled employee, but what does it mean to be “qualified?”
