Bill Would Overturn Biden’s ‘Protecting the Federal Workforce’ Executive Order
Legislation has been introduced to block implementation of one of President Biden’s Executive Orders that impacted the federal workforce in various ways.
House Ups the Ante on Paid Leave for Federal Employees
Legislation in the House would give federal employees up to 15 weeks of paid emergency leave for dealing with COVID-19.
Can Federal Unions Bargain Over Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations?
What would a mandatory vaccination for federal employees mean in terms of labor relations?
How Can Locality Pay Be Smaller than a COLA?
Locality pay is determined using a complex system of comparing federal and private sector pay. It is not a COLA.
Why Do We Hate Talking About Money?
The author looks at reasons why he says people are likely reluctant to talk about money.
Lawmakers Want Federal Employees to Get Administrative Leave For COVID Vaccinations
Some in Congress want federal employees to be given administrative leave to get COVID-19 vaccinations.
Common Retirement Myths Exposed
These are three common retirement myths that federal employees need to be aware of.
USPS Reports Net Income of $318 Million in Q1
The Postal Service has reported a net quarterly profit for the first time in quite a while, but the good news may not last.
OPM Disability Retirement Under FERS: The “Process” and 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
The author says that the “process” of applying for Federal Disability Retirement largely requires convincing convincing OPM your case is valid.
You Snooze, You Lose
A probationary employee claimed he was a whistleblower and that was why he was terminated by the VA. See how MSPB and the appeals court ruled in his challenge.
