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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.

VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act Tackles the Issue of Firing Insufficient Workers Without Pitfalls

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Jun 21, 2017 4:11 PM | Updated: Jun 27, 2017 4:25 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

The VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act is expected to become law. These are some of the key changes impacting employee disciplinary procedures.

It’s Time That FLRA Should Tell Us Some Things

By Bob GilsonJun 21, 2017 11:33 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author says that the FLRA has destroyed its reputation as a neutral body and suggests it may be time for a report about happenings at the agency.

Follow the Rules Act Signed into Law

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 15, 2017 4:43 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

President Trump has signed the Follow the Rules Act. It provides additional protection for federal employee whistleblowers.

FSIP Members Discharged: Decisions on Hold

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 15, 2017 2:20 PM | Updated: Jun 21, 2017 3:39 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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Members of the Federal Service Impasses Panel were discharged on May 18th. New decisions are now on hold.

Congress Passes VA Accountability Bill

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 13, 2017 8:41 PM Categories Human Resources, Agency News Leave a comment
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The VA Accountability Bill has passed Congress. It will change human resources processes for taking action against agency employees.

COVFEFE Act Would Make Trump’s Tweets Formal Government Records

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 13, 2017 8:33 AM | Updated: Jun 18, 2017 9:44 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

One Member of Congress wants to make sure that President Trump’s tweets are codified as official government records by law.

Everything You Ever Wanted Know About the Merit Systems Protection Board

By Janet Gershen-SiegelJun 12, 2017 10:55 AM Categories Human Resources, Agency News Leave a comment

The author provides an overview of the MSPB, its mission, and how federal employees go about filing appeals.

Michael Moore Asks Federal Employees to Blow the Whistle on the Trump Administration

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 7, 2017 10:47 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Michael Moore has set up a website that encourages whistleblowers to share information with him about the Trump administration.

VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 Passed By Senate

By Jeff NealJun 6, 2017 8:40 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Senate has passed the Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act. The author provides a summary and analysis of the bill.

Tips on Counseling for Supervisors: Part 3 – The Counseling Memo

By Dennis HermannJun 6, 2017 5:20 PM | Updated: Jun 12, 2017 10:48 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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In the third and final article in the series, the author provides details on how to write an effective counseling memo.

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