One Appeal Process Isn’t Enough
Can an employee who decides to file a grievance change her mind and go to the MSPB instead? What if, as the employee claimed, the union misled her when explaining her options?
Explore the intricacies of federal labor relations through our curated collection of articles. Delve into the dynamics of labor relations for federal employees and gain valuable insights into the roles of federal unions and the complexities of collective bargaining in the federal sector.
Can an employee who decides to file a grievance change her mind and go to the MSPB instead? What if, as the employee claimed, the union misled her when explaining her options?
Can an employee of the judicial branch appeal to the MSPB based on prior service with the executive branch?
How can we make government more effective and efficient? Probably not through continuous litigation of the same issue. Congress and the administration need to rethink the labor relations structure in agencies responsible for national security.
Colleen Duffy Kiko has been appointed as the new General Counsel for the FLRA.
Commentary on reforming the civil service system.
Removing a federal employee for poor performance is a long, difficult job. Some agencies do not try to take performance actions but find other reasons to remove an employee. The Dept. of Education took the performance route in this case which was reviewed by the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
An agreement has been reached to delay implementing portions of the new HR system in the Department of Defense.
How do the actions of a federal employee who is not on duty relate to official job performance? Can a federal employee be fired for what happens away from work?
Does a union have the right to attend a settlement meeting between an employee in a bargaining unit and an EEO manager?
When does a federal employee become a whistleblower and when is an employee performing normal job duties? A federal court considers a recent case.