Human Resources
Senate Bill Outlines Plan to Return Federal Employees to Work in Agency Offices
Recently introduced legislation would direct agencies to develop plans to return federal employees to in-office work in greater numbers.
AFGE
Human Resources
Freedom from Union Dues? Union Explains How to Restrict Dues Cancellations
A federal employee wanting to cancel a union dues withholding may find it difficult, despite an FLRA policy to make it easier. Here is how unions will make…
Court Cases
Court of Appeals Throws Out Discovery of “Unwritten Contractual Right”
A Court of Appeals has upheld a decision by the FLRA in a long-simmering dispute involving AFGE and the Bureau of Prisons.
Human Resources
Biden Administration to Replace Impasse Panel Members
The Biden administration is replacing members of the FSIP after complaints and lawsuits by unions opposed to recent FSIP decisions.
Court Cases
Court Dismisses AFGE’s Hatch Act Lawsuit
AFGE's lawsuit against OSC for its recent Hatch Act guidance has been dismissed by a Maryland court.
Pay & Benefits
Lawsuit Seeking Hazard Pay for Federal Employees Over Coronavirus Gets New Plaintiffs
A lawsuit seeking hazard pay for federal employees exposed to the coronavirus has been amended to add new plaintiffs.
Court Cases
Court of Appeals Overturns FLRA on Bargaining Issue
A Court of Appeals has expanded the scope of bargaining in the federal government by overturning a decision of the FLRA.
Human Resources
Federal Employees, Safety and Unions
Federal employee unions are highlighting their conditions that "must be met" before employees return to work. Federal employees should exercise caution though.
Human Resources
Zipper Clauses, Unions and Lawsuits
FLRA is seeking comments on whether a "zipper clause" is a required bargaining topic; AFGE has sued FLRA and FSIP seeking Senate confirmation of FSIP members.
Court Cases
Government Sued Over Federal Employees Exposed to Coronavirus
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the government on behalf of federal employees who may have been exposed to the coronavirus.