Tag: Awards
(Not) the Merit System Principles
The author says the merit system has evolved into something that is not a merit system at all.
Can Congress Legislate Morale Improvements?
Legislation intended to improve morale at DHS is advancing in Congress. How likely is it that the bill can truly have a positive impact on employee welfare?
House Passes Bill That Would Establish Employee Awards Program at DHS
The House has passed legislation that would create a series of new initiatives to improve the morale of DHS employees.
Legislation Would Ban Bonuses for Some Federal Employees
Recently introduced legislation would prohibit federal agencies from paying bonuses to federal employees who commit serious infractions under their agency’s code of conduct.
Letters Showcase Spat Between Lawmaker and VA Deputy Secretary Over Bonuses for VA Employees
The Deputy Secretary of the VA is unhappy about a law recently passed that limits awards and incentives for VA employees. However, the Chairman of the House VA Committee made it clear he won’t budge on repealing the bonus restrictions.
Restricting Federal Employee Awards for Fiscal Year 2017
OMB and OPM have released authorization levels for specified employee awards for the current fiscal year. Caps have also been removed for payment of other awards that were capped at fiscal year 2010 levels.
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