Human Resources
Federal Labor Relations: 2018 Predictions (or Maybe Hopes)
The author looks at problems created by the FLRA under past administrations and how the FLRA under the new administration might address them.
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.
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Year in Review: 2017 and Its Impact on Federal Employees
What were the most popular topics for federal employees in 2017? As a whole, this group is downbeat and concerned about possible changes to pay and benefits.
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EQUALS Act Doubles Probationary Periods, but Doesn’t Eliminate Rights to Appeal Adverse Actions
Although new legislation would double the probationary period for new federal employees if it becomes law, these employees still would have appeal options.
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Documentation is Key for Federal Employees Taking Prescription Opioids
Federal employees who take prescription opioids are facing tougher scrutiny. Here is important information to remember for mandatory drug testing.
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Good and Not So Good News From the 2017 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government®
The author says the real story inside of the Best Places to Work rankings lies in the comparison to employees in the private sector.
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House Votes to Double Probationary Period for New Feds
The House has passed a bill that would double the length of the probationary period for new federal employees.
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DC Court of Appeals Again Sides With Dissent in FLRA Decision
The DC Court of Appeals has again restricted the expansion of bargaining in the federal government as advocated by the FLRA.
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Are You a Good Bureaucrat, or a Bad Bureaucrat?
The author says that the term "bureaucrat" often carries a negative connotation, but in his experience, he believes this should not be the case.
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The Merit Systems Principles at Work: Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection
The Whistleblower Protection Act embodies one of the principles granted to federal employees: protection for whistleblowers.
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Giving Thanks for Federal Workers
The author gives thanks to the federal workforce in honor of the work they do.