Veterans Preference, Federal Hiring and Outstanding Scholars
Does the outstanding scholar program supersede veterans preference requirements? The MSPB says it does not.
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A Federal Job Is A Career for Life
New federal employees are on probation. They can be easily terminated, at least in theory. But the system isn’t working, according to a new MSPB report.
Death, Divorce, Money and Retirement
A former spouse of a federal employee may get a substantially larger annuity when the former fed dies. Here is one case that shows how it can happen.
Love, Money and Survivor Annuities
Litigation over survivor annuities can impact more than one person–here is one case which will lead to family tension.
Firing or Counseling? How Does the MSPB Decide?
Will the MSPB consider an agency’s penalty imposed against an employee? Here is an example.
Doing a Favor for a Friend May Get This Fed Fired
The Office of Special Counsel is seeking removal of an employee of the Dept. of Interior for seeking to evade veterans preference requirements in order to hire a friend.
Former MSPB Chair to be Nominated as IG for HHS
Daniel Levinson nominated to be IG at HHS
MSPB Discusses Recruitment, Pay Flexibility and Organizational Culture
Latest issue covers variety of HR topics impacting the Federal workforce.
Using Interviews Effectively: Advice from the MSPB
MSPB has issued a report entitled “The Federal Selection Interview: Unrealized Potential” that is available for downloading.
