Who Says It’s Impossible to Fire a Federal Employee?
This recent court case affirms the removal of a USPS employee for failing to follow required procedures in taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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Repeating the Same Mistakes: Does HR Understand Performance Appraisal?
The MSPB recently overturned the removal of a DoD employee for unacceptable performance. The author analyzes the circumstances surrounding the case.
Don’t Drop the Ball When Requesting FMLA Deployment-Related Leave
Beginning Oct. 31, federal employees will be allowed to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to address “qualifying exigencies” stemming from an immediate family member’s call or order to active military duty.
Dealing With Our Worst Employees: Four Simple Suggestions
Almost everyone outside of labor union activists wants to make removing government’s worst employees easier or less complicated. Such was the intent of the last major civil service reform more than 30 years ago. It failed. Here’s why.
Government Shutdown FAQs
A list of some questions and answers about a government shutdown including topics such as veterans’ pensions, pay for the military, and distribution of benefits.
Analyzing AFGE’s Proposals for a Grievance Procedure
The author offers an analysis of AFGE proposals made relatively recently in a national contract negotiation. The Analysis points out issues Agencies should consider when negotiating such language. This is timely in light of FLRA decisions suggesting that agencies should extend extra effort in protecting their prerogatives by its expansion of arbitrator authority.
Executive Order: Recruiting and Hiring Students and Recent Graduates
An executive order sets up a new federal Internship Program, Recent Graduates Program and Presidential Management Fellows Program which are to be called the Pathways Programs.
“Shots Fired!” How One Federal Installation Uses a Proactive Team Approach to Prevent/Address Workplace Violence
Why aren’t agencies and organizations better prepared for workplace violence? The author reports on one agency that has an exceptional program in place
Court Upholds Firing of VA Officer for Treatment of Homeless Man
The appeals court has sustained the firing of a VA Police Service lieutenant stemming from his treatment of a homeless visitor.
FLRA Excited About Revising Arbitration Regulations: Is It Time to Worry?
FLRA has announced focus group meetings for the next two weeks to prepare for revising its arbitration regulations. The author strongly recommends that practitioners attend and speak up at these gatherings. The author suggests you take the law, the applicable FLRA Regulations and some suggested questions if you decide to go.
