Decision Over-Turning Executive Orders Goes to Next Level Court
A District Court decision overturning major provisions of three Executive Orders has been appealed. Here is a summary of the arguments made by Justice Department.
FLRA
Stay current with the latest Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) news, case decisions, and policy shifts. This section tracks the impact of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute on the civil service, including critical rulings on Unfair Labor Practices (ULPs), negotiability appeals, and arbitration exceptions. Whether you are following the confirmation of new FLRA Board members, updates from the Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP), or changes to union representation rights under recent Executive Orders, find the expert analysis and reporting that federal employees and labor relations specialists need to navigate the modern federal workplace.
FLRA to Close Boston Regional Office
The Federal Labor Relations Authority is closing its offices in Boston, Massachusetts. Here is what this means for pending cases.
DOJ Appeals Initial Decision on Executive Orders
The Department of Justice is seeking an expedited resolution in its appeal of an initial decision overturning major provisions of 3 Executive Orders.
FLRA Boston Closure Announcement Coming in November
The Federal Register notice of closing the Boston Regional Office of the FLRA is expected in November.
FLRA Closing Dallas Regional Office
The FLRA has announced it is closing its regional office in Dallas.
DC District Court Judge Makes Jurisdiction Grab in Trump Executive Orders Decision
The author says that a recent court decision to overturn Trump’s executive orders shows a lack of understanding of federal sector collective bargaining.
Executive Orders & the Force of Law: How Federal Unions’ Suit May Be Doomed
How will lawsuits filed by unions regarding the Executive Order on labor relations fare in court? Here is an analysis.
Words Matter in Disputes About Executive and Legislative Authority
The author says that planned closures of two FLRA offices have brought a disagreement to light that could have been avoided.
FLRA Reverses Precedents Creating New Case Law
The FLRA has reversed prior interpretations of the law in a couple of important ways. The author summarizes the court’s rationale in a new case.
Federal Labor Relations Authority Issues Landmark Bargaining Decision
The newly constituted FLRA has issued a landmark decision to restrict the bargaining obligation between agencies and unions. Here is a summary and analysis.
