Congress Curbs Misuse of Administrative Leave
A new law restricts agency use of paid administrative leave and adds two new leave categories.
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.
Federal Employee Conduct and Discipline – A Suggested Fix
The author says that the possibility of wrongdoing on the part of agency managers has led to many avenues for protecting employees which has created an overly complicated appeals system. He proposes a simple fix that would protect employees while making for a smoother process.
7 Things Every Federal Worker Should Know About the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act
These are seven provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act that federal workers should know about.
Policy Change Hinted for Department of Energy in Questionnaire and New Secretary
A questionnaire and new Secretary of Energy are creating consternation among federal employees. Change is in the air. What will be the impact on federal workers?
Federal Employee Unions and Election Consequences
There have not been dramatic legislative changes in federal human resources and labor relations since 1978. That could change in 2017. Here are some of the more significant proposals for change.
What’s Next for Federal Unions?
The author says that unions have become a more partisan topic in government and that there are likely to be changes under the incoming presidential administration that will impact labor relations.
What’s Wrong in the Federal Employee Conduct and Discipline System
The author looks at problems that he says exist under the current disciplinary system for the federal workforce and what questions he says must be answered to fix these problems.
OPM Reminds Federal Employees to Follow Dismissal Procedures
The Office of Personnel Management issued a reminder to federal workers to always be sure to follow dismissal procedures when emergencies or other special events disrupt the normal workday.
A Week Off for Some Federal Employees Using 3 Days of Annual Leave
Some federal employees can take off for a week in January by using three days of annual leave. Here is how and why.
Senators Ask Obama to Freeze Federal Hiring Until Trump Takes Office
Two Senators have asked President Obama to freeze federal hiring during the transition between presidential administrations to combat the practice of “burrowing in” by political appointees.
