Should Women Be Required to Register for the Draft?
Should women be required to register for the selective service? Two lawmakers have introduced legislation in an effort to force a debate in Congress about whether to allow women in combat.
Legislation Proposes to Put Increased Restrictions on Federal Employee Unions
The “Federal Employee Rights Act” would put significant restrictions on the financial stability of federal employee unions and require a majority of employees in a bargaining unit to vote in favor of union representation.
Should Federal Buildings Be Required to Provide Lactation Spaces for Visiting Nursing Mothers?
Should federally owned or leased buildings be required to provide private lactation spaces for female visitors? One lawmaker thinks they should.
AFGE Wants a 5.3% Pay Raise in 2017
How much of a pay raise should federal employees get in 2017? President Obama thinks it should be 1.6%, but the American Federation of Government Employees thinks it should be 5.3%. What is your opinion?
1.6 Percent Pay Raise for 2017 to be Proposed
The president’s budget proposal for 2017 is expected to include a 1.6% federal pay raise for federal GS employees. The budget may be released as early as next week.
Legislation Would Privatize 30,000 Federal Jobs
Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA) is introducing legislation that would remove 30,000 federal employees from the government’s payroll while simultaneously turning much of the nation’s air traffic control system over to an independently operated, non-profit corporation.
Change in the SF-50 Does Not Bestow Appeal Rights
A reemployed annuitant could not “create” appeal rights by having her previous agency change the type of her retirement. See why.
Presidential Candidates’ Social Security Proposals Throw Future Seniors Under the Bus
The author says that the presidential candidates so far have said little about their plans for Social Security, but to the extent ideas have been put forward, they do nothing to solve the long term financial problems facing the program.
Legislation Introduced to Bolster Rights of Federal Employees Serving in Sensitive Positions
Legislation has been introduced that is intended to protect certain due process rights of federal employees serving in security sensitive positions.
Would the Administrative Leave Act of 2016 Fix the Administrative Leave Mess?
The author discusses the recently proposed Administrative Leave Act of 2016 and what it potentially means for federal employees. He says the legislation is a solid proposal that could help fix a challenging situation facing HR managers within the federal community.
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