Federal Workforce News
Court Comes Down Hard on Federal Manager
A federal court came down hard on a Postal Service manager who was fired based on the testimony of another Postal employee.
Labor Relations
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Federal Workforce News
“If This is Zealous Advocacy, The Angels Must Weep”
It is unusual for an attorney to hire his own counsel to defend his actions in representing a client. But, as in this case, it does happen.
Federal Workforce News
War and Peace: Should You Discipline or Mediate?
The author considers the potential for using mediation to resolve conduct problems where a collaborative approach may prove more successful than a punitive one.
Federal Workforce News
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…
Federal Workforce News
Picking the Best Appeal Procedure
Can an employee of the judicial branch appeal to the MSPB based on prior service with the executive branch?
Federal Workforce News
Power, Money, National Security, and Federal Employees
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…
Agency News
Sometimes Nice “Guys” Finish First
Colleen Duffy Kiko has been appointed as the new General Counsel for the FLRA.
Federal Workforce News
A Merit Makeover Shakes Up The Feds
Commentary on reforming the civil service system.
Federal Workforce News
Removing a 30-Year Fed for Performance Is A Challenge
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…
Federal Workforce News
Agreement Reached to Delay NSPS
An agreement has been reached to delay implementing portions of the new HR system in the Department of Defense.