OPM Issues Final Rule in Response to Schedule F
OPM has finalized a rule to implement a prohibition against a future president being able to reclassify federal employees and remove their civil service protection.
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Competitive vs Excepted Service: OPM Proposes More Appeal Rights and Counteracting Republican Proposals
Is the federal workforce non-partisan? An OPM proposal expanding appeal rights for excepted service employees wades into the political debate.
Senator Seeks to Ban Schedule F Through 2024 NDAA
One Senator is seeking to use the 2024 NDAA to ban Schedule F.
Schedule F Continues to Worry Democrats
Although it does not exist, Schedule F continues to remain in the crosshairs of some Democrats.
How Many Agencies Were Working to Implement Schedule F Before It Was Revoked?
A new GAO report details how many agencies planned to implement Schedule F before it was revoked.
House Passes Bill Blocking Schedule F
The House of Representatives has passed legislation to prevent future presidents from implementing Schedule F.
The “Preventing A Patronage System Act” Can Preserve a Merit-Based Civil Service
The author analyzes two bills in Congress which attempt to prevent Schedule F from resurfacing again in the future.
Fear and Loathing Over Schedule F and 50,000 Federal Jobs
Schedule F was introduced in 2020 and is still making headlines. Here is a quick summary of why it is important.
Legislation Aims to Address Poorly Performing Federal Employees
New legislation aims to restore four Trump era executive orders placing restrictions on unions and making it easier to fire federal employees.
At-Will Federal Employment? Welcome to the World of Fact-Free Government
The author says that at-will federal employment would not work well for the federal government.
