The Complexities and Frustrations of the Federal Human Resources Process
An IRS employee was unsuccessful in making a case that the agency’s actions against her amounted to unlawful retaliation for her discrimination complaint.
President Signs Defense Bill: Includes Credit for Sick Leave and Abolishes NSPS
The President has signed into law a bill that expands the human resources benefits for federal employees.
Frustration Over Higher Insurance Premiums for Federal Employees
We recently asked readers for their reaction to the 2010 health plan for federal employees. About 4700 readers sent in their views. Here are the results.
D.C. Circuit Holds That Employees Should Report Sexual Harassment Promptly
The recent buzz about David Letterman’s affair with a staffer has brought issues of workplace sexual harassment back into the limelight. For federal employees, a recent court decision makes it important for employees to report harassment promptly.
Human Resources Changes Include Sick Leave Credit for FERS Employees and Abolishing NSPS
The Senate has approved a bill that will change a number of current human resources policies and includes changing the FERS retirement system to allow employees under this system to get credit for unused sick leave.
Paying for Health Insurance Reform: 40% Tax on Some Federal Health Plans
How will America pay for costs associated with changing the nation’s health care system? Many readers have a “Cadillac health plan.” Two Congressmen are concerned that a proposed tax of 40% on the FEHB will be unpopular among their federal constituents.
Veterans Chalk Up Wins at MSPB and Court – Part Two
This is part two of Steve Oppermann’s article on “Veterans Chalk up Wins at MSPB and Court” and a string of wins for veterans in recent cases.
Bargaining Permissive Subjects: Will Your Agency Sign Up?
The author asks which Agencies will agree to bargaining permissive subjects if a pilot program results from an impending executive order. He suggests who might play and why as well as some risks involved to those who choose to play or are roped into doing so.
Veterans Chalk Up Wins at MSPB and Court – Part One
A veteran who wants to become a federal employee as a civilian may run into obstacles. In preparing to conduct training on veterans’ preference and special appointing authorities for veterans, I ran across a case where an application was treated unfairly by the agency to which he applied, and then by the Board – twice – only to be rescued by the Court.
How Much Can You Contribute to the TSP in 2010?
Sometimes no change can be good. On October 15th the Internal Revenue Service announced the elective deferral limit for defined contribution plans such as the Thrift Savings Plan
