Do We Really Need Formal Discussions?
The author discusses the great amount of litigation over the definition of formal discussions in federal labor relations.
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277 Cases Awaiting General Counsel Confirmation
Unfair labor practices are stalled without a General Counsel at the FLRA.
Conflict of Interest and Statutory Violation at Merit Systems Protection Board?
The author describes a potential conflict of interest between two labor unions.
Who Decides When Work Gets Done: Employee or Supervisor?
A recent FLRA case addresses whether federal employees or agencies decide when work gets performed.
Common Overtime Violations Federal Workers Can Experience
It is not usual for employers to ask employees to stay over a few extra hours, but it is illegal to have employees work without giving them their due pay. The author outlines some ways federal employees can ensure they are not subjected to failing to be compensated for overtime work when they are legally entitled to it.
The FLRA General Counsel’s New ULP Settlement Policy: Questions and Practical Advice
A new policy has been issued regarding the settlement of unfair labor practice (ULP) allegations against federal agencies. In this article, the author discusses questions raised by the new policy and offers practical advice to agencies when a ULP is filed.
Handling ULP Investigations: An Agency Perspective
Unfair labor practice (ULP) charges are generally filed by unions against agencies. Here is practical advice telling you what you need to know when a ULP is filed.
10 Things Agency Management Can Do to be More Effective in Labor Relations (Part 2)
What steps can a federal agency take to make its labor relations program more effective? Here are suggestions in part two of the two-part series.