Bill Would Pool DoD Employees’ Unused Leave for Family and Medical Use
A new bill would pool unused leave among DoD employees to to go towards family and medical leave purposes.
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WikiLeaks Founder Charged with Conspiracy to Hack DoD Computer
The Justice Department announced that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to hack a government computer.
The EEOC Continues to Expand Upon Protections to Disabled Government Workers
A recent court case illustrates how an obscure law can help protect federal employees from disability discrimination.
Most Military Retirees to See Pay Increase in 2019
Most military retirees will see a pay increase next year thanks to a cost of living adjustment.
HR – The $5 Billion Question
How many HR offices does an agency really need? The author looks at HR from a cost savings perspective.
DoD Bans Geolocation Apps and Devices in Deployed Areas
The Defense Department has banned geolocation services on devices in designated operational areas citing a security risk.
Extension of Defense Department Ban on Transgender Military Service Still On Hold Following Court Decision
The government tried unsuccessfully to convince the district court to throw out a legal challenge to transgender individuals serving in the military.
Senate Version of National Defense Authorization Act Offers Reforms
The author summarizes reforms from the 2019 NDAA that will be of most interest to federal employees.
DoD Succeeds in Removing a Police Officer the Second Time Around
A Defense Department police officer got in trouble with the law in California. Before his plea deal came about, the Department took action….three times…but only the second removal action made it through on appeal.
DOD Budget Sequestration Furlough in 2013 Affirmed
In one of many appeals brought by furloughed Defense employees as the result of the 2013 budget sequestration process, the appeals court has found no error in the handling of one employee’s appeal.
