Agriculture Employee’s Guilty Plea to Social Security Fraud Leads to Removal
An Agriculture worker was charged with Social Security fraud, pled guilty, and was subsequently removed for misconduct. Find out the outcome of his appeals.
Federal Labor Relations: Cost of Collective Bargaining in the Federal Government
How much does the federal government spend on its labor relations program? No one knows or has cared to find out. We will find the answer based on a new OPM directive.
Fired Federal Employees Return to Federal Agencies, But Are Put on Paid Leave
As a result of recent court orders, federal employees are returning to their jobs, but are being put on paid leave.
Postponed and Deferred Retirement Are Not the Same!
What are the primary differences between postponed and deferred retirement?
The Social Security Fairness Act and Your Taxes
Retroactive payments made under the Social Security Fairness Act could have tax implications.
Federal Workforce Freedom Act Would Ban Federal Employee Union Representation
A bill introduced in Congress would change the landscape of labor relations in government. Here is a summary of the Federal Workforce Freedom Act.
Trump Calls for Eliminating More Federal Agencies
President Trump has issued an Executive Order that requires making cuts to 7 federal entities that he has deemed unnecessary.
Explaining the Legal Morass: District Court Reinstates Fired FLRA Member
Independent federal agencies that decide federal employee appeals are in a state of confusion. Who is in office and for how long?
How to Maximize FEDVIP
This is an overview of the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance program.
Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees in a Government Shutdown
A possible government shutdown is looming. Here is how federal employees’ pay and benefits are handled during a partial shutdown.
