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Legislation Would Ban the Use of Official Time

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 9, 2025 9:42 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Recently reintroduced legislation would prohibit the use of official time.

Bill Seeks to Require Publishing Official Time Reports

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 31, 2025 1:48 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Legislation seeks to require publishing official time reports. It is part of a broader effort to crack down on unions in goverment.

Federal Labor Relations: Cost of Collective Bargaining in the Federal Government

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 19, 2025 8:05 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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How much does the federal government spend on its labor relations program? No one knows or has cared to find out. We will find the answer based on a new OPM directive.

OPM Moving Out on Restarting Publication of Official Time Reports

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 28, 2025 11:35 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM is reviving official time reports and has directed agencies to compile the necessary data.

Legislation Would Abolish Official Time

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 13, 2024 2:01 PM | Updated: Apr 8, 2025 2:32 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Legislation proposes to eliminate federal employees’ use of official time.

Is 100% Official Time Really Necessary?

FedSmith.com author Darryl RobertsBy Darryl RobertsFeb 13, 2024 2:40 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that restrictions on official time may be a good thing.

Legislation Aims to Address Poorly Performing Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 18, 2022 9:32 AM | Updated: Mar 28, 2022 11:18 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

New legislation aims to restore four Trump era executive orders placing restrictions on unions and making it easier to fire federal employees.

Why Would Anyone Want to be a Union Representative?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiSep 2, 2021 9:48 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What makes a person want to be a union rep? The author shares some of his experiences based on his career in labor relations.

“Do Your Job Act” and Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 18, 2021 11:14 AM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 6:19 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A bill has been introduced in the House to prevent federal employees from working to support unions while receiving their full federal salary and benefits.

OPM Guidance: Expanding Role of Unions, Restricting Removal Procedures

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 7, 2021 8:36 AM | Updated: Mar 8, 2021 10:08 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has issued guidance to restrict implementing Trump administration Executive Orders.

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