Senators Demand IRS Stop Rehiring Fired Federal Employees
A group of Republican Senators have introduced legislation that would prevent the Internal Revenue Service from rehiring federal employees who were fired for poor conduct and performance.
Human Resources
Federal HR news topics include federal employee unions, labor relations, bargaining, pay/leave and benefits.
Expanding the Probationary Period For New Federal Employees
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) has asked the House of Representatives’ Oversight and Government Reform Committee to consider extending the probationary period covering new federal employees.
7 Things Federal Workers Should Watch in 2016
From the presidential election to possible cuts to the federal workforce, the author discusses things he thinks federal employee should be watching for as we head into the new year.
Court Finds Jurisdiction, But Denies Veteran’s Preference Claims in Dean v. Department of Labor
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that a veteran did not have his veterans’ preference rights violated by the Department of Labor when he applied, but was not considered for, a position as a Recent Graduate Wage and Hour Specialist pursuant to the President’s Pathways Program.
How To Get Rid of a Problem Employee… FOR GOOD
The biggest challenge government supervisors face seems to be dealing with problem employees. The author provides some suggestions for dealing with these types of employees, and more specifically, ones that don’t involve firing them.
OPM Wants to Make Sure Federal Employees Follow Dismissal Procedures Next Year
The Office of Personnel Management has released a copy of the current dismissal and closure procedures for federal employees in the Washington, DC area. Acting director Beth Cobert also stressed in a memo included with the procedures that she wants to ensure federal agencies and their employees comply with any guidance from OPM regarding a closure or change in operating status.
OPM Gives Green Light to Start Submitting Data Breach Verification Requests
The Office of Personnel Management has announced that it has completed sending notification letters to the majority of victims of the recent data breaches that hit the agency’s computers. Here is what this means for current or former federal workers who may be wondering if their personal information was exposed.
Is It Probation If No One Gets Fired?
The author says that he doesn’t believe that wholesale firings would be a good solution to the government’s personnel problems.
More VA Problems: Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by Senior IG Official
A senior IG official at the Department of Veterans Affairs was reportedly observed masturbating in a visible conference room in view of a teachers conference. The official resigned with his pension intact before the allegations became publicly available.
Know Your Limitations on Social Media
How can you avoid violating the Hatch Act while you are on the clock? The authors spell out what new guidance from the Office of Special Counsel says about proper use of social media for federal employees while they are at work.
