Postal Employee Ordered to be Removed for Violating Hatch Act
A Postal Service employee has been ordered to be removed from her job for running in two partisan elections.
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.
For Real HR Transformation, Begin with the Customer
The author says that the challenge that he believes is most critical for federal HR is the citizen/customer experience.
Bill Would Protect Jobs of Federal Employees Using Marijuana
New legislation would protect the jobs of federal employees who use marijuana in states where it is legal.
Legislation Aims to Boost Telework Participation
Recently introduced legislation would establish several provisions designed to boost telework among the federal workforce.
Federal Unions’ ‘Fake News’ and How to Check It
The author cites statistics depicting an alternate perspective on federal unions and the recent executive orders.
The Shrinking Federal Workforce
Are agencies hiring at levels consistent with their budgets? The author provides some numbers.
Private-Sector NLRB Weingarten Ruling Could Affect Federal Sector Too
A recent NLRB decision appears to interpret Weingarten more liberally than before and may have implications for federal employees.
MERIT Act Advances in House
A companion bill to the MERIT Act has been introduced in the Senate and the bill has been referred from a committee to the full House.
Draining the Swamp: Restricting Funding of Union Activity
OPM has issued instructions to agencies on when to implement restrictions on funding of federal employees working for a union.
Legislation Would Ban Unions at IRS
Recently introduced legislation would prohibit unions at the IRS.
