Bills Federal Employees Should Watch in 2025
Numerous bills have been introduced that have the potential to impact federal employees.
Discipline
Bill Would Modify FEVS to Support Federal Managers
A new bill would expand the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey to gain more insight from federal managers.
Tips for Federal Employees Responding to Disciplinary Actions
This is a basic overview of how federal employees can respond to a notice of disciplinary action.
Discipline in the Workplace
Disciplining employees is often not something supervisors like to do, but it is important to have a fair and appropriate discipline process in the workplace.
Addressing Unacceptable Performance Has Been Made More Difficult
Cases based on unacceptable performance are challenging and relatively rare. They are becoming even more difficult.
Making A Difficult Meeting More Effective
Is there any one “right way” to counsel a misbehaving employee? These are some techniques to help managers with counseling meetings.
A Welder, a Shipyard, and the Path to Generic Discipline
The disciplinary process in federal human resources is often long and complex. A recent case took a simpler approach.
Guidelines for Conducting Investigative Interviews
Conducting interviews with employees is often part of a job role. These are some guidelines for conducting good interviews.
OPM: Agencies Can Begin Enforcing Vaccine Mandate in November
OPM has issued guidance on when and how agencies should discipline federal employees who refuse to get vaccinated.
Federal Employees Who Lie About Their Vaccination Status Could Be Fired or Imprisoned
New guidance on COVID safety protocols for federal employees contains a warning for anyone who might be tempted to lie about his or her vaccination status.
