Human Resources
Removal of Federal Employees for Misconduct or Performance
The Merit Act of 2017 would make it much easier to fire a federal employee. Here are the details of this recently introduced legislation and what it would…
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
Life Without Civil Service Protections? Ask Georgia
With its 20-year history of civil service reform, Georgia provides insights into how federal civil service may change under the Trump administration.
Agency News
DoD Releases Hiring Freeze Guidance
The Defense Department has issued agency-specific guidance on the hiring freeze. The author provides a complete breakdown of the details.
Human Resources
DoD’s New RIF Rules: A Big Deal or Not?
The Department of Defense recently released new rules for reduction in force. The author explains what the implications of these new rules for federal employees.
Human Resources
Election Consequences and Targeting Federal Employee Unions
We know that elections have consequences. With Republicans now controlling both Houses of Congress and the White House, the support of Democrats by federal employee unions is likely…
Human Resources
Workplace Bullying: A Form of Violence Pursued Under Title VII
Workplace bullying is something that federal employees can potentially face in their jobs. The author says the federal government must do more to protect its workforce from the…
Human Resources
New OPM Guidance Details Allowable Exemptions Under Hiring Freeze
OPM has released additional guidance on the hiring freeze which provides more detail on allowed exemptions.
Human Resources
NARFE Says Bill Targeting Tax Delinquent Federal Employees Addresses a ‘Problem That Doesn’t Exist’
NARFE sent a letter to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform this week in opposition to legislation that would prohibit tax delinquent federal employees from being…
Human Resources
Legislation Reintroduced to Prevent Federal Employees From Watching Porn at Work
Legislation has been reintroduced in the House to prohibit federal employees from watching porn on their work computers.
Human Resources
This Federal Employee Union Actually Supports Trump
While many federal employees and unions are not happy with seeing Donald Trump in the White House, one union representing federal employees recently had nothing but nice things…