Federal Workforce News
Sex, Lies and Videotape
An FBI agent who videotaped his personal encounters with several women without their consent was fired by the agency. The employee argued there was no relationship between his…
Labor Relations
Stay informed on the latest developments in federal labor relations, including updates on collective bargaining, union negotiations, FLRA decisions, labor‑management disputes, and federal workforce policies that shape the rights and responsibilities of federal employees. Find news and analysis on AFGE, NTEU and other federal unions, bargaining agreements, workplace rules, and major actions affecting labor relations across federal agencies. Find clear insights into how evolving labor policies impact the federal workforce and agency operations.
Court Cases
Firing Hispanic, Methodist, Whistleblowing Probationary Employee Can Be Expensive
It took four years, but the various appeals by a probationary employee who worked for the Department of Labor may be over--four years after he was separated during…
Federal Workforce News
“Last Chance” Agreement Used in Firing GS-15 Security Specialist
A last chance agreement is an effective tool for enforcing agency requirements but each party has to adhere to the requirements. The employee gets a last chance and…
Human Resources
Proposing Discipline: A Worksheet for Managers
Taking a disciplinary action in the federal human resources system is a two-step process. Here are the requirements that must be met.
Federal Workforce News
Travel Charge Cards – The Beat Goes on…
Misuse and fraud of federal charge cards has been a source of embarrassment to numerous federal agencies. Here is advice being distributed to managers and employees in one…
Human Resources
Suggested Contract Language on “Negotiations During the Life of the Agreement”
The author suggests language that a federal agency may find useful in negotiating with a union.
Human Resources
Dealing with Impact and Implementation Bargaining: A Management Worksheet
What is impact and implementation bargaining? How does it impact federal managers and the ability to make change in an agency?
Federal Workforce News
Talking Trash or Serious Threat?
This federal supervisor lost his job when he left threatening notes and left work without approval. His removal is upheld by the MSPB and a federal court, in…
Federal Workforce News
Buckling the Seat Belt Could Be a Good Career Move
A federal employee fell out of his vehicle and it struck a parked car. The employee was fired. The MSPB and a federal court says the removal was…
Human Resources
Is it Time to Stop Subsidizing Federal Unions with Tax Money?
Federal agencies spend millions of dollars each year to subsidize federal employee unions. The reasons for the continued subsidies are complex. The author poses the question: Is it…