DoD Overpaid Remote Workers Due to Recordkeeping Errors, Report Finds
An IG report found that DoD was improperly paying some employees working remotely due to a lack of oversight.
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The Pentagon’s Strategic Shift Towards Remote Work
The author says that the Defense Department’s approach to telework positions it as a model employer within the federal government.
DoD Officially Drops COVID Vaccine Mandate for Military
The Pentagon has formally rescinded the military COVID vaccination requirement as part of the 2023 NDAA.
Fudging Certified Time Sheets Leads to Removal
A DoD Budget Analyst, fired for misrepresenting her work hours, took her case to the appeals court after the MSPB upheld her removal.
Extradition from Japan Leads to Removal
A Department of Defense teacher in Japan lost his job when he was reassigned state side following a drunk driving conviction in Japanese court.
DoD Orders Halt of All Domestic Travel for Agency Personnel
The Defense Department has ordered a stop of all agency related domestic travel to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Will DoD Restrict Unions for National Security Reasons?
A Federal Register notice authorizes removing employees from coverage by the labor relations statute when unions are not compatible with the mission of DoD.
4th Time’s the Charm? Bill Reintroduced to Bolster Appeal Rights of Some Feds
Legislation has again been introduced to overturn a court decision which limited appeal rights of some federal employees in sensitive positions.
Over 3k OPM Employees to Move to DoD
Over 3,000 employees at OPM were notified they will be moving over to DoD as part of the transition of how the government handles background investigations.
Background Investigations Are Moving From OPM To DoD – What Happens Next Will Make Or Break Them
The author says there are some important best practices that should be followed in moving background investigations to DoD.
