Is It Too Easy to Go To Court?
A federal employee contends he was fired for many invalid reasons but he is now out of a job anyway.
Federal Employees Happier But Still Lag Private Sector
Which federal agencies are the best places to work and how does the federal work environment compare to the private sector?
GSA (Quickly) Raises Mileage Reimbursement Rates
GSA has responded quickly to the recent IRS move to increase the mileage reimbursement rate for federal employees.
John Kerry’s “Spendometer” and Those Treasury Department Tax Analysts
A critique of the tax policies proposed by Sen. John Kerry led to allegations Treasury Department employees violated the Hatch Act. OSC conducted an investigation of the incident.
Guzzling Gas on Federal Business
The IRS has paved the way for increasing the rate paid to federal employees who drive on government business.
Trick or Treat? Party Invitation Results in Complaint Against Fed Employee
The Office of Special Counsel has filed a complaint against two federal employees contending their actions violated the Hatch Act.
Heroes in Your Agency?
How have federal employees helped during the devastation that has hit the Gulf Coast in recent days?
Knocking Down the Agency’s Case
A Postal Service employee claimed he had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and had trouble filling out forms. The court found this to be plausible and sent the case back to determine the appropriate remedy.
OPM Issues Handbook
OPM has issued a booklet summarizing pay and leave benefits for federal empoyees affected by emergencies
Federal Relief Efforts “Unsat” Say Readers
Readers rate the overall performance of the federal government during the hurricane relief efforts as “unsatisfactory” but a number of readers also place blame on state and local officials.
