Legislation Introduced to Make Federal Employees ‘At-Will’ Employees
Legislation has been introduced that would make federal employees “at-will” employees, potentially making it easier to remove or suspend them.
Employee Relations
VA Begins Posting Disciplinary Actions Taken Against Employees Online
The VA has announced that it will begin posting data about adverse actions taken against agency employees online in a new effort to hold employees accountable.
VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act Tackles the Issue of Firing Insufficient Workers Without Pitfalls
The VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act is expected to become law. These are some of the key changes impacting employee disciplinary procedures.
Bipartisan Support for VA Accountability Bill
A bipartisan bill in the Senate would make changes including creating an expedited appeal process for VA employees and alter existing appeal procedures.
Making It Quicker and Easier to Fire VA Employees
Legislation is moving in Congress to make it quicker and easier to fire VA employees. The bill would also have provisions to protect whistleblowers and to encourage managers to address performance problems.
Thank a Government Employee This Week
The author offers his thanks to federal employees in honor of Public Service Recognition Week.
Trump Calls on Federal Employees to Help Make Government More Efficient
President Trump has issued a proclamation for Public Service Recognition Week to honor the work of federal employees and to ask for their help in making government operate more efficiently.
‘Uncertain’ Describes Federal Workers Today
The author says that the Trump administration’s approach to government is causing great uncertainty among Federal workers.
More Patient Care Problems Cited at VA
A new report found numerous problems with patient care at a VA facility. Here is a summary and solutions suggested to improve caring for veterans in the VA.
First Steps in Changing Federal HR
With a new guidance memo from OMB, federal workers can start to see what new human resources policies will emerge impacting the federal workforce.
