Human Resources
Bill Introduced to Ensure Overtime Pay for Secret Service Employees
Legislation has been introduced to ensure Secret Service agents are paid overtime despite the agency saying it has reached its overtime pay caps.
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.
Human Resources
OPM Wants You to Get a Flu Shot
It's flu season, and the Office of Personnel Management is encouraging federal employees to get flu shots.
Human Resources
No Quorum Means No Movement on MSPB Appeals
The lack of a quorum at the MSPB means the agency cannot issue any new decisions, likely leading to a backlog of appeals.
Human Resources
A Better Approach to SES Mobility
Involuntary moves are part of potential job duties of SES members. The author provides some suggestions on how to improve the mobility program.
Agency News
Lawmakers Take a Closer Look at LWOP Use by Agencies
Two lawmakers are questioning agencies about their use of leave without pay to ensure it is being granted in a "politically neutral manner."
Human Resources
CBO Weighs In on Bill That Would Pay Bonuses to Federal Employees
The CBO has issued its opinion on a bill that would pay bonuses to federal employees who report wasteful spending at their agencies.
Agency News
How the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act May Drive Civil Service Reform
The author says that a new VA reform bill provides a look into both the approach and substance of reforms we should expect to see in the rest…
Human Resources
Making Federal Employees ‘At-Will’ Would Limit Their Legal Recourse
Legislation has been introduced to make employment of future federal employees "at-will." The author explains the legal implications of this proposed change.
Human Resources
Is the Civil Service Unbreakable?
Can the will of federal employees be broken? The author provides his insight and analysis.
Human Resources
Lawmakers Want to Give Federal Employees Their Own Cyber Victim Coordinator
Legislation has been introduced to create a new position to help federal employees who are the victims of cyber attacks. The author raises some questions that are not…