Federal Workforce News
Retiring “Under Protest”
The Dept. of Energy initiated an adverse action against an employee what was not physically able to perform his job. The employee elected to retire "under protest" and…
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.
Federal Workforce News
“Buyers Remorse” Doesn’t Count
A federal employee had second thoughts about the settlement agreement he signed. "Buyer's remorse" doesn't count though.
Federal Workforce News
Court Throws Out MSPB Ruling on Cancellation of Vacancy Announcements
A federal court has thrown out a long line of MSPB decisions that held the cancellation of a vacancy announcement is not a personnal action. The decision means…
Federal Workforce News
Be Careful of the Wording in a Firing Charge
An arbitrator upheld the firing of a Customs patrol agent. But a federal court sends the case back to the arbitrator based on its conclusion that the agency…
Federal Workforce News
Opening a Negotiation: 7 Critical Questions for Management (Part 1 of 2)
What do you have to consider in the terms of the strategic, tactical and technical issues in negotiations before and as you enter the process and once you’re…
Federal Workforce News
“I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”
This FBI office was involved in its own form of internal warfare with one employee allegedly threatening to reveal the identify of an FBI colleague to a "target…
Human Resources
Is Pay Bargaining Around the Corner in DHS and DOD?
In the twists and turns of implementing new human resources systems in DoD and DHS, unexpected events may lead to unanticipated results. Could unions end up bargaining on…
Court Cases
Court Strikes Down Labor Relations Portion of New DHS System
The Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has decided that the labor relations portion of the new human resources system for DHS is not consistent with Congressional…
Federal Workforce News
Writing Disciplinary Charges: Get Them Right or Lose Your Case
Knowing how to charge a federal employee with an offense can make the difference in winning or losing a case.
Human Resources
Documenting Discipline-Related Meetings
Getting the employee's side of the story is an important first step in a possible disciplinary action. Here are tips for a federal manager or supervisor on how…