Doing a Favor for a Friend May Get This Fed Fired
The Office of Special Counsel is seeking removal of an employee of the Dept. of Interior for seeking to evade veterans preference requirements in order to hire a friend.
Moving Toward a Government-Wide Ban on Smoking in Federal Buildings
HHS is moving out to ban smoking at all HHS campuses.
Thank a Veteran Today
Veterans Day is a federal holiday. Here is a tribute on one World War II veteran who risked his life and gave seven years to the service of his country when it needed him.
Pay for Performance In Agencies Trying It Out
A summary of pay for performance experience in the limited number of agencies that have used this process in their HR system.
Pay, Politics, and Practical Prognostication
Will the election impact the 2005 pay raise? How does your raise compare to private sector? How much will your check increase with a 1.5 or 3.5 percent increase?
Who Says A Federal Employee Can’t Be Fired?
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld the removal of an IRS employee for improperly releasing taxpayer data.
Four More Years–Despite The Best Efforts of Federal Employee Unions
Federal employee unions worked hard to elect John Kerry. What happens next?
Comp Time for Federal Travelers and Better Benefits (For Some)
Signing of a new law will make several significant changes to the federal human resources system.
The “Offset” And What it Means to You
This article explains the Government Pension Offset and how it impacts retired federal employees
Will Litigation Delay Outcome and Determine Who Will Be Our Next President?
Readers expect a delay in the election results but don’t think all the lawyers will determine the outcome of this year’s presidential election
