Human Resources
OPM Implementing Significant Changes in Probationary Period
A new Executive Order and OPM guidance on the probationary period of federal employees will make it even easier to terminate these employees.
Human Resources
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Human Resources
OSC Announces New Hatch Act Guidance
OSC has rescinded a Biden era advisory opinion on the Hatch Act.
Human Resources
Probationary Periods in the Federal Service: The Saga Continues With New Executive Order
A new executive order creates new requirements on agencies for a federal employee to move from a probationary period to a career federal employee.
Human Resources
Bills Introduced to Strengthen Job Protections for Federal Employees
Bills have been introduced in Congress to protect federal employees from layoffs that have been taking place under the Trump administration.
Human Resources
“Draining the Swamp”: Schedule F is Back and Moving Forward
OPM is publishing a proposed rule to create a Schedule Policy/Career classification (Schedule F) for some federal employees, making it easier to fire them.
Human Resources
Bills Introduced to Fight Trump’s Restrictions on Collective Bargaining Rights of Federal Employees
Bills introduced recently in Congress would protect collective bargaining rights for federal employees.
Human Resources
Legislation Would Ban the Use of Official Time
Recently reintroduced legislation would prohibit the use of official time.
Human Resources
Bill Seeks to Require Publishing Official Time Reports
Legislation seeks to require publishing official time reports. It is part of a broader effort to crack down on unions in goverment.
Human Resources
Trump Takes Aim at Cutting Back Unions’ Involvement in Federal Government
President Trump has issued an Executive Order that would remove unions from most of the federal workforce. Here is a quick summary.
Human Resources
Trump Issues Executive Order on Delegation of Authority on Suitability of Federal Employees
A new executive order increases OPM's authority in suitability decisions. Here is a summary of events impacting attempts to restructure the federal bureaucracy.