FLRA Realignment Highlights Sharp Shift in Federal Labor Relations
FLRA closes Chicago office, scraps ADR unit, and updates jurisdictions under an executive order, marking a major shift in federal labor relations and union power.
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The Federal Labor Relations Statute and Collective Bargaining Agreements Are Currently Unenforceable
Federal employee unions may find there are no enforcement mechanisms available under the labor relations statute or a collective bargaining agreement. Here is why.
Will FLRA Return to Full Leadership? Biden Nominates Two for Senior Positions
President Biden has nominated a new FLRA General Counsel and FLRA Member. If confirmed, this would return FLRA to full leadership complement.
Can the FLRA General Counsel Seek an Injunction to Stop Violations of the Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statute?
Under what circumstances can the FLRA General Counsel seek an injunction to top Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statute violations?
Do We Really Need Formal Discussions?
The author discusses the great amount of litigation over the definition of formal discussions in federal labor relations.
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.
