Are White Federal Employees Inherently Racist?
OPM is requiring all agencies to submit diversity and inclusion training for review and approval before it is used.
Executive Order
Proposed Changes for Federal Administrative Law Judges
OPM is issuing proposed changes that will impact how administrative law judges are hired and other employment changes.
Court Upholds Implementing LR Orders for Federal Employees
The latest attempt by unions to sidetrack President Trump’s labor relations Executive Orders has been denied by a court.
The Battle Over Federal Employees’ Payroll Taxes
Federal employees will not be able to opt out of the temporary payroll tax deferral, but some lawmakers are pushing to change that.
Will the New Social Security Tax Deferral Affect Your Retirement?
A temporary payroll tax deferral is now in effect. What could this mean for your Social Security benefits?
Will the Payroll Tax Deferral Apply to Federal Employees?
It appears some federal employees will have withholding of their payroll taxes deferred under a new executive order. Here’s what we know.
Implementing EO to Reward Experience Over Education
OPM has issued guidance to agencies on reducing reliance on college education and increasing value of experience.
Federal Hiring Executive Order – Big Deal or Not?
Will the recent executive order on federal hiring qualifications make a difference? The author provides an analysis.
Changing Focus of Federal Hiring from College to Experience
President Trump has signed an executive order on the federal hiring process that focuses more on qualifications and less on receiving a college degree.
Dramatic Decrease in Official Time at VA
The VA is successfully implementing recent executive orders to restrict the use of official time and free office space previously used by unions.
