COVID-19 and “Protecting the Federal Workforce”
The White House has issued guidance for agencies on implementing new COVID-19 safety regulations for federal employees.
Executive Order
Stay informed on presidential executive orders that impact federal employees, retirees, and federal agencies. Explore analysis of current and historical executive orders affecting workforce policies, pay and benefits, labor relations, telework, agency operations, and retirement programs. Find clear explanations of how executive actions shape federal employment rules, agency directives, and long‑term policy changes across government. Keep up with timely updates and expert insights on executive orders that influence the federal workforce and the broader federal community.
Schedule F is Dead
President Biden has officially revoked Schedule F. The author says the action is an important indicator of the president’s approach to the civil service.
White House Revoking Executive Orders Restricting Unions and Schedule F
The Biden administration is revoking previous EO’s imposing more restrictions on federal unions and stressing performance over seniority for federal workers.
EO Creates More Data Collection by Groups and Cancels Earlier EO
President Biden cancelled an Executive Order on “race and sex stereotyping” with a new one to advance “equity across the federal government.”
Biden Issues Executive Order Requiring Federal Employees to Wear Masks in Federal Buildings
President Biden has made good on his promise to require wearing masks on federal property.
Race Training in Federal Government: The Story Continues
DOL has issued a notice it will cease to investigate allegations regarding training related to Executive Order prohibitions on “critical race theory”.
Increasing Performance Value in Reduction-in-Force (RIF)
Proposed regulations for a reduction-in-force would place more emphasis on quality of performance and less on length of service.
What Could Collaborative Labor Management Relations Look Like in the New Administration?
The author discusses what changes to collaborative labor relations can be expected under a Biden administration.
Agencies Begin Implementing Schedule F
At least two agencies are identifying positions to move federal employees under Schedule F per a recent executive order. What could go wrong?
Senate Legislation Introduced to Nullify Schedule F Executive Order
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to rescind the Schedule F Executive Order.
