“There have been allegations made, and we need to find out who the alligator is.”
How credible is NASA Administrator Michael Griffin when he dismissed as “urban legend” reports of astronauts drinking shortly before a launch?
Ten Questions That Must Be Asked about an Agency’s Labor and Employee Relations Program (Part One)
There is a critical connection between day to day supervision and labor and employee relations success. How managers view labor and employee relations is also essential to their success. Supervisors who don’t get it, usually don’t get ahead.
Trading TSP Funds: Should There Be a Fee When Investors Trade?
Should the TSP charge a fee when someone decides to transfer money between funds? Some TSP investors rarely make such transfers. Others do so on a regular basis. Should the expenses be spread out among all investors or paid for by those making the trades?
Volatility Can Be Good: TSP Funds Generally Up in August
The stock market has been volatile. The leading stock market average has been up or down triple digits on a daily basis for the past month. The final result? Most TSP investors will be satisfied with the results if not the process.
Missing a Required Security Clearance Is Valid Basis for Removal
It’s not a good day at an appellate agency when a court writes: “We explain these reasons in some detail in hopes that the MSPB and litigants before the MSPB will better understand the applicable law.” The court upheld the firing of a former Secret Service agent for not having the required security clearance.
Court Guidance for Agencies on Use of Military Leave by Agencies
Two new cases issued this week address the topic of military leave used by federal employees for reserve activities. The second case that was just issued provides guidance for agencies on the subject of improper leave for military activities. “[A] veteran is legally entitled to monetary compensation or its equivalent only where he demonstrates actual harm.” Also, “agencies may resolve claims by providing more compensation than an individual has been able to prove.”
The Billion Dollar Case for Federal Employees
Any active or retired federal employee who took military leave for reserve activities may get extra money.
Back Pay for Some Reservists Going Back to 1980?
Any current or retired federal employee who took military leave for reserve activity will want to read this case summary as it could mean a big payment for some people. An appeals court has sent a case back to the MSPB granting discovery for a reservist to prove his claim for pay going back to 1980.
Protecting Sean Penn (With Federal Government Computers)
Some federal employees may be about to run into a firestorm. How is government equipment being used to influence public opinion on issues through the use of Wikipedia?
Considering Prior Discipline in the Selection Process: Can You or Can’t You? Lessons Learned
What about the use of prior discipline in the selection process? Can it be used? Should it be used? Readers had a variety of comments and opinions.
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