Hatch Act Protects Freedom of Political Speech on Social Media… to a Point
News about federal employees posting their political opinions on social media has been more widespread since the election. When does it cross the line?
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.
Legislation Cutting Some Federal Employees’ Pensions Advances in House
A bill that would penalize a federal employee’s pension when acting primarily as a union representative has advanced in the House.
President’s Budget Sets New Federal Priorities
The President’s budget proposal has not been drafted “with an eye toward what it would do to the value of your (DC area) condo….” Here are new priorities and agencies proposed for elimination.
Legislation Reimbursing Federal Employees for Ride Sharing Services Moves Forward
Legislation that would require formal regulations to be issued to reimburse federal employees for using ride sharing services has cleared a Senate Committee.
Hiring Freezes Have Consequences – And So Do Budgets
There is a lot of uncertainty for federal agencies and employees in the midst of a hiring freeze and proposed budget cuts. However, the author says it’s not time to start assuming a total “doom and gloom” scenario just yet.
OPM: Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Coming in May
The 2017 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) will be distributed beginning in May according to an announcement from OPM.
Is the Federal Bureaucracy Facing a ‘Deep State’ Purge?
Calls are growing to find and fire federal employees who may be part of a “Deep State” opposition to the Trump administration’s agenda.
VA Accountability: Federal Government Trapped In A System In Desperate Need of Reform
The VA and federal civil service is “trapped in a failed and antiquated civil service system that is in desperate need of reform.” A House bill would change the system in the VA.
House Committee Wants to Ensure President Trump Isn’t Deleting His Tweets
A House Committee wants to ensure that President Trump isn’t in violation of the Presidential Records Act by deleting tweets sent from his Twitter accounts.
Legislation Banning Feds From Watching Porn at Work Takes Another Step Forward
Legislation that would prohibit federal employees from watching pornography while at work has taken another step forward in the road to becoming law.
